Hants County | Chronicles Of A Novice Hiker

Millet Falls

The Misson

Millet Falls was the second stop on our three part waterfall journey that day. We had just absorbed the sights of four different waterfalls along the river that claims Ettinger Falls. Ettinger was more then enough to satiate our waterfall fix for the day so the next to stops were purely bonus material! I had picked two more spots in Hants County so off Randy and I went to Millet Falls.

Getting There

Map Here. The Falls are only a short walk off of Falls lake road. This road houses a summer cottage community so the gate is often closed off season. park outside of the gate and walk up the gravel road to the end of Falls lake road. To the left of the little parking area you will see the trail head leading into the forest. Follow this trail upstream and you will easily find the waterfall.

The Verdict

The waterfall is very satisfying, it has a very solid flow along its rushing river. The copper colour of the water was quite attractive and it was fun to watch the water foam up at the bottom of the falls. There is also a perfect perching rock right in front of the falls. On a less damp day it would be a pleasant viewing spot. It is a very easy and short walk to the falls so it is worth checking out if you are in the area. I recommend going while the cottage community is still quiet because I imagine this waterfall spot would be quite busy when cottage season swings back around.

Ettinger Falls

The Mission

It was my turn to select three destinations for another epic waterfall adventure. On this very cold and brisk Fall day I chose Hants County as the destination. Ettinger Falls, Millet Falls, and Eldridge Falls were on the docket. Off to Hants County we went.

Getting There

Map here. Drive down Windsor Back Road and park just before the gate. It is closed at random times so you do not want to get stuck inside. It is a short walk up to the first set of falls. You will be able to hear them as the river flows parallel to the road.

A Variety of Falls

Ettinger is a special treat because it offers a wide variety of water flows. There are four sights along this river and it is best experienced from the bottom travelling upstream. The first sight is a short but wide little waterfall. This might have been more like a single cascade, but it was dazzling all the same. The way the water draped itself across the rocks, sheeted down the mini rock wall and bubbled into the calmer water below was very pleasing to watch. Perched on a rock nearby we admired how the curtain of water created a foamy wake that washed further down the river and then eventually out of sight.

The second waterfall took on an ‘L’ shape coming around a 90 degree corner and cascading down a stair case of rocks that were in almost perfect cubes. No pictures can do this one justice you really must see it for yourself. Water ran down these rocks taking the path of least resistance breaking off in opposite directions only to meet up again further down the line. This waterfall resides in a bit of a trench, on either side there were straight rock walls. In order to continue up the river you need to climb back up to the main road again.

The main attraction Ettinger falls itself is the third waterfall you come across. it is a very tall and impressive fall. A rope swing dangled from one of the trees above the pool of water, but it was much too cold for swimming that day with the light dusting of snow on the ground.

The last but not least sight is the several cascading falls above Ettinger. They flowed with a more relaxed nature than the staircase cascades below. A lovely finale for Ettinger falls. We were off to a strong start on this adventure.

The Verdict

Ettinger Falls is really worth the visit even if it is an hour out and the only thing you come to Hants County to see. You get so much variety in a single location it is hard to pass up. There is also very little hiking necessary, since the falls are right off the road.