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SaveThe western stretch of DeCew Road in St Catharines is the perfect place for waterfall lovers to go and explore. It is home to two main waterfalls - Upper DeCew falls, a large 22 metre plunge waterfall, and Lower DeCew Falls, a smaller 25 foot steep cascade waterfall in a more wild and remote setting. With its picturesque surroundings including Morningstar Mill (a restored water-powered mill) and the Bruce Trail, it is a great place to go and spend an afternoon.
Upper DeCew Falls is a pretty plunge waterfall, 22 metres high and 5 to 6 metres wide, with water flowing from the upper reaches of the Twelve Mile Creek. It can be viewed from above next to the Morningstar Mill, with the area around the falls protected by a chain fence for your safety, making it suitable for children and the elderly to visit.
At the bottom of the gorge it is also possible to see Lower DeCew Falls. This waterfall is in a more remote setting and is 8 metres in height. It is a steep cascade waterfall with its drop being broken into a series of steps causing the water to cascade down. It is also possible to view the Tunnel Falls from here, a manmade waterfall from the DeCew Falls Generating Station where tunnels have been dug through softer layers of the escarpment, creating a flat ceiling and floor made up of harder layers above and below.
WARNING: The gorge is extremely steep and therefore great caution must be taken. The waterfall can be viewed safely from the top. When hiking in the area, travel in pairs rather than alone, and always stick to the trail. An accidental fall may result in serious injury or death. Be wary that the area around the falls may be slippery and wet. Also be aware of falling rocks from above.
Upper DeCew Falls is a pretty plunge waterfall, 22 metres high and 5 to 6 metres wide, with water flowing from the upper reaches of the Twelve Mile Creek. It can be viewed from above next to the Morningstar Mill, with the area around the falls protected by a chain fence for your safety, making it suitable for children and the elderly to visit.
At the bottom of the gorge it is also possible to see Lower DeCew Falls. This waterfall is in a more remote setting and is 8 metres in height. It is a steep cascade waterfall with its drop being broken into a series of steps causing the water to cascade down. It is also possible to view the Tunnel Falls from here, a manmade waterfall from the DeCew Falls Generating Station where tunnels have been dug through softer layers of the escarpment, creating a flat ceiling and floor made up of harder layers above and below.
WARNING: The gorge is extremely steep and therefore great caution must be taken. The waterfall can be viewed safely from the top. When hiking in the area, travel in pairs rather than alone, and always stick to the trail. An accidental fall may result in serious injury or death. Be wary that the area around the falls may be slippery and wet. Also be aware of falling rocks from above.
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Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
AKA: Niagara
Land Status: Conservation Reserve
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Open as of Nov 24, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 73
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 74
- Trails Hike
- 72
- Trails Trail Running
- 72
- Total Distance
- 29 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,551 ft
- Total Vertical
- 308 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 574 ft
- Reports
- 408
- Photos
- 85
- Ridden Counter
- 12,165
Popular Decew Falls Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 8 ft • 495 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 8 ft blue climb. It features bridge. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 2,034 ft • 24 ft • 445 •
Popular blue difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,904 ft • 10 ft • 332 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,640 ft • 12 ft • 331 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,191 ft • 0 ft • 322 •
Popular blue difficulty dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2,497 ft • 7 ft • 315 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 7 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 417 ft • 15 ft • 314 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 15 ft blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.5 • 1,337 ft • 22 ft • 310 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Decew Falls Mountain Bike
Videos of Decew Falls Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Bruce Trail (Laura Secord Ruins) | Nov 24, 2025 @ 3:08pm (America/Toronto) Nov 24, 2025 | Ideal | Razlog | ||
| Two Bridges | Nov 24, 2025 @ 3:08pm (America/Toronto) Nov 24, 2025 | Prevalent Mud | Razlog | ||
| River Run | Oct 8, 2025 @ 2:43pm (America/Toronto) Oct 8, 2025 | Ideal | Razlog | ||
| Fenceline | Sep 10, 2025 @ 7:26am Sep 10, 2025 | Ideal | Razlog | ||
| Hydro Hill | Sep 6, 2025 @ 8:21am Sep 6, 2025 | Ideal | Razlog | ||
| Merritt Trail | Aug 15, 2025 @ 3:41am Aug 15, 2025 | Dry | will-rides-bikes | ||
| Merritt gravel north of 406 | Aug 13, 2025 @ 12:41pm Aug 13, 2025 | Dry | Razlog | ||
| Dead Styx | Jul 22, 2025 @ 6:36pm Jul 22, 2025 | Dry | mrbroek | ||
| Tight and Twisty | Jul 22, 2025 @ 6:36pm Jul 22, 2025 | Dry | mrbroek | ||
| The Green Trail | Jul 16, 2025 @ 10:43am Jul 16, 2025 | Ideal | jake43 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ManuelafQZqJ | wishlist | trail | activity #87060756 | Jan 11, 2026 @ 6:43pm Jan 11, 2026 |
| Razlog | add | report | activity #84678507 and 1 more | Nov 24, 2025 @ 4:10pm Nov 24, 2025 |
| Canadmos | update | trail | activity #84655661 | Nov 24, 2025 @ 8:10am Nov 24, 2025 |
| BelleHyXhpW | ridden | trail | activity #83324349 | Oct 31, 2025 @ 10:36am Oct 31, 2025 |
| Razlog | add | report | activity #82149035 and 1 more | Oct 11, 2025 @ 11:34am Oct 11, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Super steep and gnarly beginning, especially... | Jul 1, 2025 @ 6:58pm Jul 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | Some fun tech obstacles for beginners. Quite... | Jul 1, 2025 @ 6:52pm Jul 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | Not a beginner trail. That jump at the end... | Feb 20, 2024 @ 4:46pm Feb 20, 2024 | ||
| trail | Good one!! | Sep 30, 2022 @ 2:11am Sep 30, 2022 | ||
| trail | Scary as shit on my hardtail! :P | Sep 10, 2022 @ 5:18pm Sep 10, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| 12 Mile Creek | 2 | 4 | 0.2 km | ||
| Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site | 1 | 1.1 km | |||
| Short Hills Provincial Park | 2 | 10 | 2.4 km | ||
| Woodend Conservation Area | 1 | 4 | 5.2 km | ||
| Jordan Valley | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6.1 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 74 | 29 miles | 3,550 ft | 14 miles | 308 ft | #871 | #29 | 83 | 407 | 11,044 | ||
| Hike | 72 | 28 miles | 3,537 ft | 14 miles | 308 ft | #5,296 | 1 | 407 | 238 | |||
| Trail Running | 72 | 28 miles | 3,537 ft | 14 miles | 308 ft | #4,024 | #43 | 407 | 944 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Decew Falls
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Decew Falls?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Decew Falls are:
- White Knuckle (4.4/5)
- Suzanne's (4.3/5)
- Baby Snakes (4.2/5)
- Bruce Trail (Laura Secord Hillside) (4.2/5)
- Extended Namttibs Pumptrack (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Decew Falls?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Decew Falls are:
- September (133 activities)
- August (129 activities)
- July (119 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Decew Falls?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Decew Falls. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Decew Falls?
The longest trail in Decew Falls is Bruce Trail (Laura Secord Ruins) at 2.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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