Are there fees or permits required for Kinghorn Falls?

No, there are no fees required to visit Kinghorn Falls.

Is swimming allowed at Kinghorn Falls?

No, swimming is not allowed at Kinghorn Falls.

Nearby gauge (Blackwater River) · 0.8 m³/s · Much lower than usual

Kinghorn Falls

Q: Are dogs allowed at Kinghorn Falls?

No, dogs are not allowed at Kinghorn Falls.

Ontario

By Armen Suny · Last verified Jun 2026

Difficulty

Easy

Trail Length

0.6 km

Trail Type

Out And Back

About Kinghorn Falls

A waterfall in Ontario, Canada.

Why This Waterfall Exists

Kinghorn Falls flows over hard crystalline rock laid down over 2.5-2.8 billion years ago. These resistant rocks form a durable ledge that water cannot easily wear away, creating the falls where softer material downstream has already eroded.

Trail & Hike Details

Accessibility

The trail is short and relatively flat, but the surface may be uneven. Contact the managing agency for accessibility details.

Frequently Asked Questions

🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Kinghorn Falls?

❌ Dogs are not allowed

Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?

🆖 No fees required

🏊 Is There Swimming at Kinghorn Falls?

❌ Swimming is not allowed

When to Visit

Current Water Conditions

Updated about 2 hours ago Barely Flowing

These readings come from the Water Survey of Canada gauge on Blackwater River, 39.8 km away, not on Kinghorn Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.

0.8 m³/s

Current discharge — how much water is flowing

Much lower than usual for this time of year

Very Low Low Normal High Very High

2.2 2.9 13.2 15.7

Based on 54 years of record

300.78 m

Water depth at gauge

7-Day Discharge Trend

What does this mean for your visit?

Flow is well below normal for this time of year, so the waterfall may be a trickle.

About This Gauge

This gauge is on a regional waterway. Conditions at the falls may differ, especially after local rain.

BLACKWATER RIVER AT BEARDMORE

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39.8 km from waterfall

7-Day Flow Outlook

Based on the WSC gauge BLACKWATER RIVER AT BEARDMORE (40 km away).

Moderate confidence

Barely Flowing right now

0.8 m³/s

→ Holding steady

Today

Barely Flowing

0.8 m³/s

4/10

Tomorrow

Barely Flowing

0.9 m³/s

4/10

Sat

Barely Flowing

1.0 m³/s

3/10

Sun

Barely Flowing

1.0 m³/s

4/10

Mon

Barely Flowing

0.9 m³/s

4/10

Tue

Barely Flowing

0.9 m³/s

4/10

Wed

Barely Flowing

0.8 m³/s

4/10

Best window: Today — barely flowing flow, cloudy (trip score 4/10).

Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from mid April to mid June, peaking in May.

How we calculate this

This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest WSC stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.

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