On March 7, 2026, we conducted mapping of Stony Hill – Hermitage Dam, and Falling Edge Falls, as a part of recon for our Hike & Geo-Explore excursion.
Stony Hill- Geology Observed
Starting from Constant Spring, and travelling into Stony Hill square from Stony Hill road, the following lithology were observed:
- Alluvium (Carbonate).
- Fractured Limestone (non-karst).
- Karst/Cavernous Limestone.
Bowden Hill-Geology Observed
From Stony Hill square, through Straun Castle, to Bowden Hill, the following lithology were observed:
- Weathered Limestone.
- Weathered Volcaniclastic with Ophiolite.
- Alluvium.
- Boulder-Size Mafic Volcanics.
- Volcaniclastic with Ophiolite.
Hermitage Dam -Geology Observed
From Bowden Hill-Hermitage Dam, the following lithology were observed:
- Boulder-Size Mafic Volcanics.
- Volcaniclastic with Ophiolite & Granitoid.
Falling Edge Waterfalls-Geology Observed (Click Here)
From Bowden Hill-Falling Edge Waterfall, the following lithology was observed
- Boulder-Size Mafic Volcanics.
Photo Captures
Retaining Wall: Alluvium Section (Stony Hill)
Boulder-Size Mafic Volcanics in tributary
View of Hermitage Dam
View of Hermitage Dam
View of Hermitage Dam
Close up of Hermitage dam with highlight of water level markers at higher capacity
River bed interaction with Hermitage Dam
Close up of National Water Commission Station at Hermitage Dam
Close Up of National Water Commission at Hermitage Dam
Close up of Hermitage Dam Banks, giving indication of water levels when at higher capacity
Close up section of Hermitage Dam
River bed at other side of Hermitage Dam
Close up of underside of Hermitage Dam
Pipe transporting pumped water away from Hermitage Dam.
Water Pipe from Hermitage Dam, exposed in eroded road surface, in Bowden Hill, St. Andrew.
Landscape view of Falling Edge Waterfall
Portrait view of Falling Edge Waterfall
Chill Spot at Falling Edge Falls
Water from Falling Edge Falls flowing into Hermitage Dam
Chill spot for Hikers. Falling Edge Falls
Landscape view of Bowden Hill (section)
Landscape view highlighting bridge that connects Bowden Hill to Stony Hill. Also in view is Alluvium geology, as well as the river that drains from Hermitage Dam.
Landscape View overlooking sections of Stony Hill…
