Whirlpool Trail

You will be out of breath ( literally) 1. Steep stairs ( be extra careful in cold ! Rainy days and icey weather) 2 Have a good trekking shoes 3 . Bring water bottle 4. Once you park ( 20ish car) , go to right side and you see stairs 5 . Beautiful beautiful view once you reach to the river pool 6 . Take you time to see the amazing river and see the water dynamics and helicopter flying and watch people fishing ! 7. You won’t see this anywhere else

This place was magical! The perfect experience after watching the falls is to come here closer to the river and enjoy the sound of water, bring a snack with you and sit for a bit before heading back up. It costs about 20 bucks but time is unlimited.

A hidden gem to see the whirlpool! The trail is quite rocky, so not great for strollers, but it’s manageable for toddlers to hike back and forth. We spotted 3 snakes on the trail—long pants and proper shoes are a must!

We didn’t do the whole trail, we plan to come back and do the entire loop. We accessed the trail from a parking lot and followed the steps down to the water. The trail and steps are a challenge and quite the workout. The views are well worth the challenging climb!

We visited the Niagara Glen and began our hike on the clearly marked Glen trails before continuing onto the Whirlpool Trail. Both sections were well marked, but there was a distinct difference between them. The Glen portion was easier to manage, especially with our three young children (ages nine, seven, and five), and is better suited for beginners or casual hikers. It was fascinating to see the massive boulders scattered throughout and to watch people bouldering along the way. The Whirlpool section was a different experience entirely. It was far more challenging but also astonishingly beautiful. The huge escarpments, powerful rapids, and the whirlpool itself were awe-inspiring. This part of the hike included climbing rocks, walking through small waterfalls, crossing jagged rock beds, and keeping a close eye on the trail markers. Our total hike was just over five kilometres. The kids found parts of it difficult but managed to finish, and even they described it as awesome by the end. Despite the effort required, the combination of rugged terrain and breathtaking scenery made it an unforgettable experience.