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River

Gull River

Class

Cascade

Size

Small

Visitability

Good

Accessibility

Free

Activity

Moderate

Walk Time

5min

Trail

Moderate

Gorge Access

Moderate

Other Trails

some

County

Haliburton

Follow Hwy 35 north past Lindsey to Norland. Continue north for another 2.6 km and then turn right on to Elliot Falls Road. Drive to the end of this short road and park in the gravel lot. Walk to the water-control dam and small hydro building, follow the walkway over the dam, and as soon as you enter the forest, turn right. Follow this path downstream for about 200 m to the lower falls. While it is rocky and there are few short, steep sections, just about everyone should be able to walk it.

Settlement

Norland

NTS Map

31 D/10

Easting

672200

Northing

4956735

UTM Zone

This is a pretty little falls, that has been partially modified by a hydroelectric development. The small hydro building diverts most of the Gull River's water flow, but at least some of the flow is allowed through a narrow natural channel located on the side of the river opposite to the hydro building. The falls was probably larger at one time, and you can see part of the old falls below the water control dam, next to the hydro building. By following the trail to the lower (main) falls, you will pass a few cascade sections of the river.

The lower falls is an irregular cascade about 2 to 3 meters in height. The irregular nature makes for an ever changing display, depending on river stage. People can swim at the base of the falls (to the left of the photographer's location in the accompanying photograph.

Be sure to read the interpretative sign posted on the hydro buliding. It gives details on the construction and operation of this and other small hydroelectric generating stations.

Elliott Falls is featured in the print version of "Waterfalls of Ontario.