Upper Chedoke Falls — Attraction in Hamilton

This one is NOT for beginner hikers/waterfall chasers. There are a couple ways to get here. 1) Follow the trail that starts at Dundurn St. downtown and hike about an hour or so. I met a couple that took this route, I've never done it myself. 2) Park your car somewhere close to the top of the falls (Senic Dr area) and then follow the fence from the bridge all the way to the end, taking note of all the danger signs. You'll find a hole stretched open at the bottom where hikers climb under. Again, I do NOT recommend this path for beginners or anyone who is not a strong climber. From there you'll basically scale down the side wall of the gorge. Hikers have kind of left a recognizably beaten path but for the most part you'll use any rock climbing skills you have and stay close to all trees in case you lose your footing. ALSO a good idea to bring a first aid kit and gloves as I cut my hand on a small piece of glass going back up and had to doctor myself on the cliff. Just be smart and be safe. Once you're at the bottom it's smooth saling. Back track along the path until you reach the falls! You'll come across the first waterfall on the left which has no signs around it at all, but note that there is a danger sign on the end falls that claims the water may contain sewage and e.coli bacteria. Keep that in mind and enter at your own risk. I went in and experienced no physical after effects besides a sun burn. Shower very well once you're home and listen to your body, if you start feeling sick, visit a doctor.. You don't want to get e.coli poisoning! Either way you choose, pack lightly and bring lots of water! It is absolutely breath taking. Out of all the falls I've seen this is by far my favourite and it is worth every second of the hike, no matter which route you take! If you choose to scale the gorge, note that it is much easier going back up but you'll need to remember where you came down in order to get back to the fence properly. BE SAFE, I can't stress this enough....

I live around the corner from here and I'm shocked that people put their lives at risk (one person has died falling in the falls since I've lived in the area) to walk up to (from below) or walk down (from above) to see this place. The rocks are unstable, there are signs warning of danger and fences to keep people out. In 2017 my buddy who was with the Hamilton Police marine unit had to rescue a family of visitors who got caught on a rock 'island' below a raging torrent below the falls during a flood from a thunderstorm. The fences are there for a reason. Hamilton Fire has to rescue dozens of people every year from our waterfalls.

Yes, Hamilton has beautiful waterfalls and incredibly gorgeous trails. Stick to the trails please. Visit the conservation areas - they're amazing.

Earlier this summer I saw people splashing in the water and taking selfies... Uh... This is urban water. The watershed was paved over decades ago and most of the water comes from parking lots and all sorts of...

This hidden gem is not easy to get to since all the waterfalls in Hamilton are fenced off due to climber injuries. (Do at own risk) How to get to the falls: Park at cliff view park and walk down a long set of metal stairs. Once at the bottom, you will take a right and walk through the golf course parking lot and co tinue walking a good 500m. Walk until you pass the golf course fairway (look both ways before crossing). Right after that crossing, you will dart right into the bushes. (If you see a black fence on your left you have gone too far). The pathway will be blocked by a silver fence but will end after about 30m. Walk through the fence and follow the stream. Congrats you made it to the first falls! To get to the second falls you will have to be very careful as you climb the right or left side of the first falls (definitely worth it but be careful). Continue to follow the stream for...