Splitrock Narrows Nature Reserve

This hike boasts rocky outliers, steep cliffs, long views, a glacial spillway, and an impressive crevice system for which Splitrock Narrows is named. From the parking lot, follow the blue-blazed Splitrock Side Trail. The Trail starts along a farm pasture and slopes into a cool, moss covered crevice system (signed the Narrows Side Trail - a 105 m dead-end side trail following the floor of the Splitrock Narrows crevice. This feature was created by an effect known as cambering; a process that widens cracks into crevices through freeze-thaw action). 420 million year old crinoid fossils can also be found along the walls of the crevice. After exploring this dead-end side trail, continue on the Splitrock Narrow Side trail for sweeping fall colour valley views and a delightful passage through a beautiful example of prime Niagara Escarpment forest. When you reach the 2nd Line you can walk back to your car along the road, or loop back to the Narrows via the Ralph Tremills Side Trail and retrace your steps back to your car on the Splitrock Side Trail. How to get there: Splitrock Narrows Nature Reserve is 21 km north of Orangeville, east of Hwy 10 Near Mono Cliffs Provincial Park 1 km north of the 25th Sideroad, Mono, on the 2nd Line EHS.