Ausable River Valley Trail and Mystery Falls

Journey Through A Lush Carolinian Forest Region

Ausable River Valley Trail

The Ausable River Valley Trail offers a journey through one of Ontario's lush Carolinian forest regions in Parkhill, Ontario, Canada. The trail begins with a well marked path, winding along the Ausable River. The first part of the hike leads through a section of tall trees,

Mystery Falls

The highlight of the journey was reaching Mystery Falls, a secluded waterfall tucked deep in the forest. Mystery Falls was about 5 metres high and had a deep overhanging rock ledge. We took a moment to sit on a nearby bench to relax and take in the beauty of the waterfall.

Wildlife

As we continued our hike, we did not spot any wildlife on our Ausable River Valley Trail hike, but we saw evidence of small animals like chipmunks, squirrels and birds. In higher water, it is likely that one might be able to spot fish in parts of the Ausable River. 

Parking 

Parking for the Ausable River Valley Trail and Mystery Falls can be found at a small lot off of Elm Tree Road. in Parkhill, Ontario, Canada. The lot had a map, a porta potty, and room for a few cars. 

A Day in Nature

Visiting the Ausable River Valley Trail and Mystery Falls was a refreshing experience, combining scenic beauty, with the peaceful atmosphere of the falls. We left the Ausable River Valley Trail and Mystery Falls in Parkhill, Ontario, Canada, with a desire to return and explore even more of this beautiful region.

Ausable River Valley Trail and Mystery Falls

Parkhill, Ontario, Canada