Download Niagara Parks - Niagara Glen Trail Map

Welcome to the Niagara Glen
One of the last remaining remnants of old growth Carolinian forest in Niagara, the Niagara Glen features some of the largest trees of their kind and
is home to dozens of species at risk. Explore over 400 million years of natural history along these Moderate to Difficult trails. Please enjoy the trails
in the Niagara Glen for walking and hiking at your own risk.
Before you go...
While most trails in the Niagara Glen are classified as moderate difficulty, the unique geological formation of the gorge may present challenges to
both novice and experienced hikers. Due to the tree canopy and trail elevations, it may become dark sooner than expected as the sun begins to set.
Hiking in the Niagara Glen is only permitted between the hours of sunset and sunrise. Please visit niagaraparks.com/hiketimes to find expected
sunrise/sunset hours by month, provided by The Government of Canada.
Please note that some trail sections include steep cliffs, rough trails, slippery rocks, loose rocks overhead and fast-running water. Winter conditions
may produce additional hazards, including icy patches and those caused or obscured by snowfall.
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Niagara Parks encourages all hikers to respect this nature area by not littering, staying on the marked trails and carrying out anything carried in.
Take only photographs, leave only footprints!
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Remember to keep dogs under control at all times. Cycling and swimming in the Niagara Glen are strictly prohibited.
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FOSTER’S
FLATS
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FLOW
OF WATER
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DANGEROUS WATE
TRILLIUM TRAIL
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DA
110m / .07 mi.
WOODLAND TRAIL
m
90
LEANING
ROCK
0m
10
5m
11
WINTERGREEN
CLIFF
0m
14
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145m
TERRACE TRAIL
1.2km / .75 mi.
1
220m / .14 mi.
Permit required for all bouldering
in the Niagara Glen. Permits are
available at the Niagara Glen Nature
Centre or Butterfly Conservatory.
NO EXIT
TO NIAGARA
PARKWAY
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TULIP TREE
A member of the Magnolia family,
Tulip Trees are associated with the
Carolinian Life Zone.
SEA-LILIES
Erosion undercutting the limestone
here is faster in beds of these Silurian
Cripaits or “Sea-lilies”, present today
in the Atlantic Ocean.
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TRILOBITES
On this earth for 325 million years, they
became extinct 250 million years ago.
Trilobites grew to a maximum of 2 feet
long, but in our shales they are only 2 inches.
WINTERGREEN BANK
This was the bank of the river abandoned
10,500 years ago!
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MAMMOTH POTHOLE
Naturally formed holes in the limestone
by harder stone spinning and drilling into
the rock by water current.
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NIAGARA GLEN
NATURE CENTRE
m
60
BOULDERING
TRAIL
AY
KW
m
16
0m
10
US
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100m
130
MAP NOT TO
SCALE
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m
165
m
13
1.6km / 1 mi.
115m
WILSON
TERRACE
PASSAGE
TO WHIRLPOOL
90
m
0m
m
EDDY TRAIL
145
11660
0m
m
5m
5
11
LIMESTONE
OUTCROP
244m / .15 mi.
3
130m
2
DANGER
1.9 km / 1.18 mi.
WILSON
TERRACE
DEVIL’S
ARCH
216m / .13 mi.
RIVER TRAIL
WHIRLPOOL TRAIL
CLIFFSIDE TRAIL
583m / .36 mi.
COBBLESTONE TRAIL
9
204m / .13 mi.
5
1
0m
WAROCK
TERS
DANGER
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BALANCING
ROUS
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, DIAL 911.
NO HIKING BETWEEN SUNSET AND SUNRISE · NO SWIMMING · NO CYCLING · ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED · NO LITTERING
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Map Legend
River Trail
Cliffside Trail
Restroom
Terrace Trail
Eddy Trail
Stairway Access to Glen
Bouldering Trail
Woodland Trail
Cobblestone Trail
Whirlpool Trail
Trillium Trail
Length of Trail
km
100
m
Elevation
P Parking Lot
Trail Rating Classification
*All Niagara Glen trails are classified as “Moderate” with the exception of
Always wear proper footwear and bring water when hiking.
Moderate
Difficult
Whirlpool Trail, which is considered “Difficult”.
Suitable for most hikers with basic trail experience; infrequent obstacles; gently rolling with short, steep sections
Experienced hikers; trails have non-established surfaces; many steep sections that may continue for long periods; obstacles common