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Sherman Falls

4.7 (9 reviews)

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Chris C.

This was my second time visiting Sherman Falls and it was just as breathtaking as the first time, maybe even more so with the fall colours. We had hiked over here through the woods from Tiffany Falls, a beautiful walk of just over one and a half kilometers. Although the paths are fairly well defined, they were covered with red and yellow leaves of the fall season, adding to the beauty. Unfortunately, there is also an element of danger, with exposed tree roots, uneven terrain, and some loose surfaces. Be careful! Once there, however, it was beautiful and so peaceful to just drink in the scenery, even with many other weekend visitors coming and going. They're all friendly though, and polite, allowing you the space and time to get a good shot. There is a plateau halfway up the falls that some of the more adventurous visitors climb up to. I didn't have the confidence to do that, not with all the camera gear I was carrying. No matter where you view it from, it's beautiful! Sherman Falls is located on privately owned land, with hiking trails going through it. The paths are well defined and there's even a sturdy bridge crossing the creek, allowing visitors to enjoy the view from both sides. Thank you to the land owners for sharing the beauty of this waterfall. Photo tip: Take a wide angle lens and a tripod with you. The lens will allow you to take in the breadth of the falls from up close and the tripod will allow you to use a slow enough shutter speed to make the water's flow seem smoother. Using a flash would help if you're taking pictures of people. With over a hundred waterfalls in the Hamilton area, this one is worthy of a visit. Bring your camera!

At one with Nature
Melissa M.

Stumbled upon an Instagram ad featuring this breathtaking waterfall conservation area, so I decided immediately, based upon the lovely photos I viewed that, I had to come here today. I live is Mississauga so it was about 1.5 hour drive but let me tell you I didn't mind it at all. The beautiful country scenery was very nice all the way down. I'm not going to lie it was kind of annoying to actually find the place as the gps started acting wonky when we got close. Can I just add how friendly everyone in the area is? They say hello to you as you pass bye. Some even offered to pass on there parking ticket. Okay, back to waterfall. STUNNING!! Is the only word I can say.. Other yelpers are correct in saying that it's a very short walk but when you actually get there you can spend up to two hours just taking it all in. It's definitely picture worthy and you can really take in some nature and reflect. Just be at one with nature. I spent so long here I didn't make it to Tiffany Falls. Not sure if I'd go back but it was beautiful! Next trip out will be to Tiffany Waterfall.

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Kelly L.

Nice little waterfall to visit that's only about an hour away from Toronto (carpool lane, no accidents going there, minimal summer construction). Only a five to ten min walk to the waterfall from the official parking lot (hang a right at the fork in the road that indicates "P"). If you go straight, the parking lot is reallllly far. Too far in my opinion. The parking lot on the right is a lot closer to the waterfall itself. Parking is $5.00 at a machine. Make sure to use the parking lot. Luckily, my driver spotted a parking enforcement officer in a plain white SUV. We moved our car from the side road right away and into the parking lot (before she got out to give ppl tickets). By the time we parked, paid and walked over (five mins or less), she had already given 10 cars a parking ticket, got back in her car and was about to leave as we got to the entrance. Park on the side road at your own risk of getting a parking ticket. A lot of ppl do it, and it's by chance if the parking enforcement was called by property owners. After walking for a minute, you can already see the waterfall. Another few mins and you're at the base. It says not to climb the waterfall, but seeing other ppl do it, I guess you can climb (again at your own risk) to the mid and top level of the waterfall. I saw young kids, adults and dogs. So I think this is a relatively easy "hike" if you can even call it that. Not too muddy either. Watch your step as you get closer to the falls as there are rocks/stones that can shift as you step on them. This was my second time coming to this one and I would come back eventually (maybe in a year or two). I would recommend coming here only if you're passing the city to eventually go do other stuff or if you're going to see multiple waterfalls in the area. For the short amount of time it takes to get to the waterfall, it's worth the visit if you happen to be in the area. This lost one star for the high price of parking vs. the amount of time you would actually spend at the waterfall. Please also treat the waterfall and area with respect. I was glad to see that there was no litter in the area and hope it stays this way for future visitors.

Not one of the busy falls, but it's basically free to visit!
Stephanie S.

Parking: There is a small, designated lot up Artaban Road. Do NOT park alongside of Old Dundas Road, otherwise you will get a ticket! Lot is $2/hr and if you're just checking out the falls, you'll be there for waaay under an hour. Pro: Short hike to falls, ~5mins, just off Old Dundas Road. Hike is easy enough for grandma! It's serene though and not a super busy site. Falls were flowing at full force, so no disappointment there. You also don't hafta pay big bucks for this one, so that's definitely a bonus. Con: Not really a "con" per se, but Sherman Falls is quite small, so don't come here expecting anything grand. Plug fellow yelper, Rana's coordinates into your GPS to find your way! That was quite helpful.

Rana L.

There isn't really an exact address for Sherman Falls. But the coordinates are N43.23963 W79.97362. I would highly recommend Sherman Falls if you want some beautiful shots and wanting to go into the falls without climbing dangerous cliffs. The falls is a 17 metre high ribbon waterfall. We enjoyed this particular falls much more than Webster or Tew Falls. It's a little hidden gem. Just breathtaking! It gets a bit busy on weekends especially if a wedding party is there taking photographs. Parking can be just off the side on Upper Lions Club road (at Old Dundas Road - right at that intersection slightly to the west a bit). But if you want to hang out there a bit longer and not wanting to get your car potentially towed or ticketed, there's a parking lot ($2 an hour) on Artaban Road. You can already see and hear the falls if you're on Upper Lions Club Road. It's that close. We are definitely coming back in the future.

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