Onaping Falls
Onaping Falls
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Lindsay
Sudbury, Canada44 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I’ve been to Onaping Falls a few times now. It’s absolutely stunning in all seasons. I appreciate that it’s one of the easier “hikes” in the area. The graffiti on the rocks is definitely a downside, it’s deeply disappointing that people choose to deface a gorgeous natural landscape like that.
Written December 3, 2023
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whurled-perks
wailea, maui10 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Avoid this place. Graffiti is everywhere. We found it difficult to enjoy the natural beauty without seeing everybody’s spray paint contributions on the rocks. Too bad, it probably was once a beautiful place
Written September 11, 2023
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DickieD
Ajax, Canada47 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Wonderful hiking experience. 4 boys ages 7 to 13 enjoyed the trails and water front getting close to the quick water then wading into the river above the falls Information signs provided interesting information
Written August 11, 2023
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theoljohnnyboy
New Florence, PA1,519 contributions
Jul 2023
Onaping Falls is visually impressive and easy to get to. It confused me because non of the road side signage says 'Onaping Falls'- it gives the name of a gent who painted the falls decades ago. There is an easy to use handicapped trail, an easy to use trail to another viewpoint, and a trail to the bridge that goes over the falls. I saw that some had passed the lookout point/visitor center and had parked close to the falls where they were already at level with the bridge. Free entry, clean restrooms, visitor area was closed when we were there today.
Written July 24, 2023
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sarahnaid
Listowel, Canada414 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
A beautiful waterfall not too far outside of Sudbury. An interesting story to go with it about it having been painted by AY Jackson, students buying the painting and it being stolen. Unfortunately our experience was marred by summer students at the visitors centre who were busy playing cards and didn’t even acknowledge us as we looked in confused to whether the building was one we should go in or not. Glad the students were enjoying their summer job but better training is needed.
Written July 16, 2023
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Koki
Mountain Brook, AL10 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Water cascades down rocks. That is all. The walk to the so called falls is so easy, it is more of a stroll from parking area.
Written February 17, 2023
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Jason F
31 contributions
Sept 2021 • Solo
I started out on the A Y Jackson visitor center side. Quick easy walk to the viewing platform of the waterfall. This would be ready for anyone that can't bike or tires easily.
If you want the best views and a good hike park down the road at alt parking and walk up the sand hill.
This starts off with bike up the hill to somewhat groomed trail to the Bridge and other viewing platform. I would think most Paul's don't make it here since it is a bit of work.
If you like to hike like I do and enjoy more technical hikes there is also a 2km loop just past the bridge. I ventured Down the rocks to get better views.
I would recommend good shots for this as the rocks can get slippery even on days it has not rained.
If you want the best views and a good hike park down the road at alt parking and walk up the sand hill.
This starts off with bike up the hill to somewhat groomed trail to the Bridge and other viewing platform. I would think most Paul's don't make it here since it is a bit of work.
If you like to hike like I do and enjoy more technical hikes there is also a 2km loop just past the bridge. I ventured Down the rocks to get better views.
I would recommend good shots for this as the rocks can get slippery even on days it has not rained.
Written September 12, 2021
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V9846PTkevins
Toronto, Canada164 contributions
Sept 2021 • Family
Go to the Lookout Point I think it's called AJ lookout 5 minute walk or less and you will see the falls from a distance the first Lookout is stroller-friendly then there's a lot of rocks if you continue
Written September 7, 2021
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CanBrit1
Sudbury,ON557 contributions
Sept 2021
With a broken wrist I wasn't able to do the usual full walk, so we went to the Lookout, new museum and over to the bridge. With the wet summer the cataracts were roaring! The small rock museum is good, but the docents didn't bother to come and see us. As well some overseas visitors didn't know you could take an easy walk the other side of the river. Great parking.
Written September 7, 2021
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Bansari S
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Couples
It’s a beautiful place, in google it’s not showing proper route towards falls. To view Onaping falls and lookouts need to reach to A.Y. Jackson Lookout and from there there is a hike trail which leads to falls. Definitely visit this place when you are in Sudbury.
Written August 2, 2021
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caner
Toronto, Canada
Can I tent anywhere there in woods or something with my dog and when it’s day light pack and hike
johnfH6998LU
London, Canada29 contributions
I do not know about camping in that area. Lands around and near the area are for the most part private. This is a public park and is maintained. I do not think that this park is on Crown Land.
In public parks all dogs must be leashed. Onaping Falls has an administrative office so I suggest that you contact them.
Courtney
Paisley, Canada
Are you able to swim anywhere below the falls?
Avengers5353
Toronto, Canada47 contributions
And there is a nice water rafting (tube) excursion near by out the out skirts of Chelmsford
Marta R
Manlleu, Spain33 contributions
We do not have car, how could we arrive in public transport from Sudbury? Is it any shuttle from Onaping or Dowling to the Falls? Thank you :)
Trista Anderson
Sudbury, Canada372 contributions
There is no shuttle to AY Jackson Lookout (the falls).
There is however bus service but it is infrequent through Trans Cab. I’d suggest calling the city (311) to determine if they can drop off/pick up at that location.
Jacques B
Laval, Canada35 contributions
Est-Ce que le stationnement et l'entrée est vraiment gratuite???
Jocelyne2222
Saint-Philippe, Canada1 contribution
Il faut payer ?
Lorraine M
21 contributions
Non, c'est gratuit
NorthernHarmony81
Sudbury, Canada1 contribution
Are dogs allowed in the trails if they are leashed? And picked up after?
Tassillo
Sudbury, Canada126 contributions
Definitely can take dogs on the trails. It's pretty easy going area.
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