GPS : 46.226319, -60.515545
This is a 30ft multiple drop fall just steps off the road. A combination of plunge and steep cascade. It has a very small shallow pool at its base before the river continues downward towards the ocean.
Important Information – This waterfall is located in an area called New Harris near Cape Dauphin and the Seal Island Bridge. Just minutes away from Camp Carter Falls. You do not have the opportunity to swim or jump at this waterfall. The trailhead is just before crossing the bridge on your left beside the guard rail. Its a small opening in the treeline that will lead you down a human trafficked trail to the brooks edge. Expect to walk on exposed tree roots, dirt/mud, and rocks/gravel. The walk is short, no more than 50ms but you are declining at a steep angle so walk slowly. A rope is present to aid you down. You will see the fall as you’re declining slightly up river. Once you reach the brook walk just a few feet to be standing at the bottom of the falls.
Directions – This waterfall is in New Harris which is near the Seal Island Bridge in Cape Breton. If you are travelling from Halifax you will want to jump on Highway 102 (Veteran’s Memorial Highway) travelling towards Truro. When you reach Truro you will take Exit 15W towards Cape Breton via Highway 105 (Trans Canada Highway). Following Highway 105 all the way over the Canso Causeway and through Cape Breton to an area called New Harris. New Harris Rd is the last right hand turn before Seal Island Bridge. Take this turn onto New Harris Rd. and continue straight passed the campground on your right until you reach a bridge that crosses over the brook below. Roughly 2kms down the Rd. Once you reach the bridge, on your left is a small unmarked trailhead leading you down 50ms to the base of the falls. The falls will be upstream from here directly under the bridge.
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