Lower DeCew Falls via Laura Secord Legacy Trail loop

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Lower DeCew Falls via Laura Secord Legacy Trail loop

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Lower DeCew Falls via Laura Secord Legacy Trail loop

01:22

5.20km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 29, 2026

Tips

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Short Hills Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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35 m

DeCew House

Highlight • Historical Site

The stone ruins of DeCew House are what’s left of the former home of John DeCew, an early settler, mill owner, and captain in the 2nd Lincoln Militia. During the …

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955 m

Laura Secord Legacy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail follows a modern-day approximation of the 32-kilometre journey Laura Secord made during the War of 1812 to warn British forces of an impending American attack, from her homestead …

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3.16 km

Lower DeCew Falls viewpoint

Highlight • Waterfall

Lower DeCew Falls is a remote, roughly 8-metre cascade waterfall tucked into the gorge below Upper DeCew Falls. It’s harder to reach than its upper counterpart, following an unclear, often …

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5.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

392 m

281 m

Surfaces

4.50 km

392 m