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Escarpment Magazine Winter 2014
When prospectors were drawn to
Eugenia in 1852
for an expected gold rush,
they may have felt foolish when they found only
iron pyrite. They did however, discover one of
the most picturesque water falls in the region.
Now, a popular destination, the Eugenia Falls
hike is a unique section of the Bruce Trail, espe-
cially in Winter. This 6km round trip hike is mod-
erate to difficult—offers amazing views,
challenging climbs and and many photo ops.
The 30’ drop, trickling waterfall partially freezes
and creates sparkling ice sculptures that you
could gaze at for hours.
Although the trail is well travelled, snowshoes
are recommended to get a good grip in the slip-
pery snow. The most difficult section of this trail
is at the beginning, with several climbs and de-
scents throughout the beautiful forest of the Eu-
genia Falls Conservation Area. There are a few
rest points along the way conveniently located
at higher locations, which provide hikers with a
bird's eye view of the Cuckoo Valley.
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