A Hidden Jem

I knew it existed... but it took almost 40 years of living in the valley before I finally got to walk the trail myself. Tucked away in the foot of the south mountain is a little jem, Moorses Falls, but it's not surprising that few people, aside from the locals and some hiking enthusiasts  are privy to it's location. We tried to find the trail a few years ago and although we were in the right area, we missed it. It wasn't until hubby was working in the area a few weeks ago that he stumbled upon the trail entrance.

There are no markings visible from the road...but go in a few feet and there is a small sign pointing the direction of the falls.

The babbling water was beautiful and clear.

The trail was really a foot path along the steep left bank of slate rock, moss and straggly trees. 

We found it easier to walk on the water bed 

although I should think that would be impossible in the spring 

with the higher water levels.

The first falls.

The second...and larger falls.

The pictures do not do the falls justice.

...or me either...he he he

We put our faith in the rope left hanging down the cliff edge and we went up...but we didn't come down. We felt safer to just to continue along the path, coming out on the 101 and walking the long way back to the truck. The distance to the falls is a very short hike from the trail entrance and, along with the longer walk back to the truck, the hike took us just an hour. It was a beautiful hike on a fall day and we will go back. I could tell you exactly where the trail entrance is but won't. The link with general directions is below...finding the path is on you.

http://www.trailpeak.com/trail-Moores-Brook-Falls-near-Kentville-NS-6659

Happy Walking