Westcliffe Falls is a Complex Ribbon Cascade with water flowing year round.It is located on a Chedoke tributary and has a height of 18 metres (60 feet) and a crest width of 1.8 metres (6 feet).
History
On the poster “Waterfalls of Hamilton Seasons” (2002), this waterfall was referred to as “Waterfall West of Cliffview Park” because it did not have a proper name yet. Two years later (2004) the name of Westcliffe Falls was assigned by the Hamilton Conservation Authority.
How to get there:
It is located at the Intersection of Upper Paradise and Scenic Drive, best viewed in the spring or fall when there are no leaves on the trees. You can also see sometimes water at the top of the falls if you walk on the path along the escarpment. There is a nice park there also, bring a lunch and blanket it is a great place to call your base as you explore the area!
Westcliffe Falls can be seen from the top of the metal steps at Cliffview Park (which lead down to the Chedoke Golf Course parking lot). Tip-there are public bathrooms at the clubhouse at the golf course and a restaurant as well!
To view the waterfall from below, you have to climb up the escarpment from the Chedoke parking lot beside the metal steps, pass under the first landing and go westward to the second ravine. Westcliffe Falls is at this second ravine. Note that there is no path and it can be dangerous.
Currently the City of Hamilton is going through the Environmental Assessment process so that they can construct a safe pathway to Westcliffe Falls, Lower Westcliffe Falls and Lower Cliffview Falls. Hopefully this work will be done within the next few years. Update 2025- There is no path and is fenced off.
Photos of Westcliffe Falls
