COOPER’S FALLS TRAIL is a Section of the Trans Canada Trail.
This challenging and rugged trail was designed with nature lovers in mind as it winds its way past beaver ponds, deer habitat and bird nesting areas.
Link to trail map: https://www.gravenhurst.ca/en/explore-and-play/resources/Documents/Tourism/Coopers-Falls.pdf
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Muskoka DistrictNearby towns and cities: Gravenhurst
Trail feature tags: beaver pond
COOPER’S FALLS TRAIL characteristics
Length: 7.5 kmDifficulty: Difficult (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: None
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: None
Contact:
Town of Gravenhurst Phone 705-687-3412
Find it: Take Highway 11 to Cooper's Falls Rd. Through Cooper's Falls to trailhead on left side of the road.
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.7906000
Longitude: -79.2247000
Started this trail Nov.8/20 from the north access. After about 10 min. of climbing rugged stone and dirt trail covered with lots of dry leaves we decided it was not safe for us without proper hiking footwear and a walking stick for balance as we are older and have joint and back problems. So came back next day to south access and walked about 1.5 KM with proper attire. What we saw was so beautiful with a huge beaver pond and dam near the start and another larger small lake or big pond before the 1 km mark. So many ups and downs and some boggy wet areas but nothing you couldn’t manage. Use of poles were so important for us to help with stability. Lovely oak trees and many types of evergreens, huge pine trees and lots of huge rocks. Can’t wait to come back and go to the 3 KM mark where there is a lookout. From the start at the south to that 1 km mark there was a steady increase in elevation. I can’t see us walking the 7. 5 km one way and back so we will do half the trail from both access points and see the whole trail that way. Forgot to mention that the north end of the trail was much more rugged than the trail from the south entrance. Too bad there wasn’t better parking at the south entrance. Not safe to park along the road there on a curve on the weekend as so many cars but today being Monday there was no one there. The shoulder is very quite narrow at the south access. It is a difficult trail but even with our bad knees and backs we took our time and were able to do what we set out to do.
Shelby, I’m glad that you enjoyed this trail. And that you were able to enjoy it despite the aches and pains. As a senior citizen, I can appreciate the challenges but also the positive health benefits of working through it.