If you are driving along highway 401 through Milton, between Guelph and Mississauga, you may notice a bridge up in the escarpment. It took me years to discover that there is a trail that leads to it! This is known as the
Dufferin Quarry Bridge Trail.
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| The Bridge |
This hike is quite long and will require more attention to the routes and paths that you take. Make sure to enter at the Hilton Falls Side Trail and stay along the Bruce Trail, marked with white trail blazes. This walk features a forest path with rocky cave areas to explore (as does many of the trails in this area). Once you reach the bridge you will have a scenic view of the active Dufferin Quarry, town of Milton and some of the near by golf courses. The only flaw of this trail is that you will have to walk 2 km on the side of the road, however this might be an easy stroll as it is a flat walk!
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| View of Dufferin Quarry |
Note: There will be a small fee for parking at the Hilton Falls Side Trail parking lot.
I love caves! I really want to go spelunking. I wish there were more caves closer to here - but that looks like a cool trail to check out! I will probably wait until the warmer months... Props to your endurance in winter exploration!
ReplyDeleteWhat! This is so cool. And I like that photo of the bridge. I've only ever hiked around Decew Falls in the summer time. I definitely need to get out there more it looks so fun!
ReplyDeleteI've actually never heard of this place before. I'm definitely gonna check it out when I get the chance. I'll probably wait until winter's over though lol :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Ive always wondered what that bridge was for. I will definitely have to check this out in the near future.
ReplyDeletewell worth he visit, thanks for the info here. my experience can be found through this link: https://muhdestinations.wordpress.com/2014/11/17/dufferin-quarry-bridge-great-views-full-phone-reception/
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