Eugenia Falls

sunday july 21

Join us on a hike to Eugenia Falls in the beautiful Grey Highlands, Ontario. Nestled in the scenic Niagara Escarpment, this trail offers a great blend of natural beauty, fascinating history, and rich flora and fauna. The hike begins on a well-marked trail that winds through lush forests, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. As we explore two waterfalls: Eugenia and Hoggs on the way, we will encounter a variety of local flora such as maple and oak trees.

Eugenia Falls boasts a rich historical significance in the Beaver Valley area. When first discovered, the falls had more water rushing over the edge, and the indigenous people called it the falls Ke-waid-dun-dat, meaning Sparkling Waters. In 1853, Sandy Brownlee discovered what he thought was gold embedded in the rocks in the gorge below, sparking a short-lived gold rush.

The waterfall plunges 30 meters into a deep gorge, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of water and mist.

Explore the diverse landscape and view as we hike through this scenic area. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover one of Ontario’s hidden gems and immerse yourself in the wonders of Eugenia Falls.

Intermediate: Rocky terrain with some elevation. Suitable for hikers with some experience and basic fitness level.

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DAY SCHEDULE 

8:30am - Pick-up at 34 Asquith Ave, near Yonge and Bloor Subway

10:30am - Arrival to the park, washroom break and start hiking

12:30pm-1:00pm - Lunch break (Lunch is not included. Please pack a lunch and water for yourself)

4:30pm: Departure

WHAT TO BRING

LUNCH! and snacks. Please make sure to bring something that you can eat on the side of the trail.

Water (at least 1.5L)

Medications

Weather appropriate clothing- Please keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for a nice warm day or a slightly chilly rainy one, or both!

Camera

Hat, sunscreen

Bug spray

Proper Hiking shoes

Whatever else you need to have fun on the trail :)

PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR PETS AS THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE BUS

WHAT TO EXPECT WITH ACTIVEDAYS

To us, facilitating this event is about creating an environment that you can engage with in your own way. This is your experience and everyone has their own relationship with the outdoors and their bodies. We want to meet you where you are at — you can take part in the hike, or wander off on your own adventure.

ActiveDays is also a community. This is an inclusive space to meet new people, share stories and have fun! To us, there is no better place to get to know someone than the outdoors. We all share a desire to get out, explore and move.

All ActiveDays participants are required to sign a waiver. We will send you a digital copy via email. You can find a digital copy of a sample waiver HERE

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the event organisers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform an event organiser.