Glen Rock Conservation Area is located near Arkona, Ontario and is owned by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority.
It is situated in a transitional zone between the Carolinian forest zone to the south , and the Great Lakes zone to the north. It is home to a large diversity of species that represent both zones.
This relatively small conservation area features a waterfall, a gorge, hiking trails, fossil collecting area, and a museum.
We only had time for a short visit, so we headed straight to the waterfall.
Down the stairs.
Past the ruins of the old mill.
and there it was in the distance.
There is something about waterfalls…the combination of power and beauty, the soothing sound of cascading water, the cool mist on a hot day. We just keep coming back.
And each waterfall is different and awe inspiring even though we’ve seen hundreds of waterfalls before.
We explored the area a bit by traipsing and tottering on the rocks around the waterfall.
We were lucky to sharethis place with only a few other people, but we understand that the place can get pretty busy.
One last look and we’re off.
We would love to come back here to hike the trails and visit the museum. Maybe even leave with a couple of cool fossils.
What a beautiful place and you took some great pictures. Glad to know it wasn’t too crowded and you were able to enjoy the experience fully. I often seek out places like that.
Thank you! I think it may be spectacular in the fall!
A waterfall always inspires calm and serenity. It’s a beautiful place. I’m happy you got to enjoy it.
It sure is! Thanks, Linda!
Marvelous! I liked your description of the waterfall—the combination of power and beauty is right on. I expect when no one is around that it attracts a fair amount of wildlife.
Thanks, Pete! Yeah, most likely early morning and later in the evening is when they all come out to play without us humans with our silly camera 🙂
We humans don’t think we’re bothersome enough to one another. Now we go out and harass other species.
That’s an incredible waterfall!
It was really beautiful! Thanks for coming along!
Another beautiful spot. Waterfalls have the same soothing quality as ocean waves. I have to admit that I love the sound of both.
I do too! I have a couple of video clips coming up of soothing water sounds 🙂
What beautiful photos! Sounds like a glorious hike. I love discovering waterfalls. Thank you for sharing! ❤
Thanks! Yeah, discovering new waterfalls are definitely a favourite!
Beautiful! and your photos and prose do them justice indeed.
Awww, thanks ❤️
We are so blessed to have so many waterfalls in Ontario, I love them🙂
I know, right? I love them too!
I’m dearly missing lush waterfalls, especially here in southern California where we’re in a perpetual drought. The ones you checked out in the Glen Rock Conservation Area may look small, but beautiful all the same!
I hope you’ll get some water soon! The waterfall is about 30 feet high and yes, beautiful!
There is nothing like a waterfall to motivate you for a hike. Very nice example.
Yes! And standing under a cold mist after a hike on a hot day is bliss!
Im with you on the waterfalls. Obsessed. I never tire of them!
Right? Obsessed may be the right way to describe this!
Wonderful place 🙂
Thanks for coming along!
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This place personifies the “Good things come in small packages” moniker. Thanks for sharing. Allan
Haha, I guess it does! Thanks for reading and commenting!
Very outstanding site to see.
It was really nice! Thanks for coming along!
What a lovely little conservation area with such a pretty waterfall. I just looked up where this is and it’s not too far from Pinery. I’ll have to add this to my list for the next time I’m in the area.
It’s worth a visit, especially on a hot day. There’s a $4 per person entry fee, so you might want to spend a bot more time than we did 🙂 we just took the stairs down to the waterfall, but there are a couple of trails that look interesting.
Waterfalls are of my favorite features of mother nature, so thanks for sharing those wonderful photos!
I was thinking of you when I posted these 🙂
now I need to go see some waterfalls!
Looks so amazing! I love the waterfalls and the green contrast around it makes it pop even more!
Thanks! It’s a pretty neat place!