Quick Facts
Accessibility: 10/10 (easy)
Height: 167′ / 51 m
Length of Hike: varies depending on location
The Record
Horseshoe Falls is rather complicated. It’s shared between New York and Ontario, and can be better seen on the Canadian side. We viewed the falls from the American side, which I think leads to a more impeded view. If you want an even better viewpoint of the falls, you could try the Lady of the Mist boat, though that definitely costs a considerable amount. You’ll definitely be experiencing the falls, though!
Horseshoe Falls is beautiful, but it suffers from man-made effects. Because of the dam that cut off half of the falls, this leads to a very misty effect around the falls, making it rather difficult to see the falls from afar. Your view is blocked by a whole bunch of small, tiny water droplets conspiring to lessen the attraction. Oh well, it’s still amazing the amount of water flowing over the falls.
July 2015: I had the chance to view the falls from the Canadian side, and I believe that there are honestly better views to be had on this side (for American Falls and Bridalveil Falls also). It’s just positioned better to see all three falls. I have to say visiting both sides is interesting because you get such different vantage points. I also had the chance to take a falls cruise, and this added another view of the falls. One thing about the Ontario side: it’s extremely commercialized…
Directions
There are many ways to access the falls. If you want to view the falls from the Canadian side and you are an American, you need a passport, a passport card, or an enhanced driver’s license.
Where in the Word is Horseshoe Falls?
Waterfall Record 
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