🌲 Mono Cliffs Winter Hike – Sat. Jan. 24, 2026
Explore one of Ontario’s most dramatic Escarpment landscapes
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2025
🕘 Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Bolton South GO Bus Parking Lot (for carpooling)
🚶 Hike Distance: Approx. 10 km
⏳ Duration: 3–4 hours (depending on viewing stops)
🥾 Difficulty: Moderate
📌 GPS Trailhead Coordinates: 44.028206, -80.070792
Join us for a captivating winter hike through Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, where you’ll journey between towering cliffs and across some of the most ecologically diverse terrain along the Niagara Escarpment. This area boasts some of the highest elevations in southern Ontario, with lookout points offering clear-day views all the way to Toronto.
We’ll begin by meeting at the Bolton South GO Bus lot at 9:00 AM and carpool to the trailhead near Mono Centre, across the road from the Mono Cliffs Inn. The trail winds through hardwood forests, cliffside paths, and a variety of microclimates that are beautiful year-round — especially in winter.
🔁 After the hike, we’ll gather at a nearby location to replenish our fluids and share stories from the trail.
✅ What to Bring:
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A packed lunch
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Layered clothing suitable for winter conditions
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Footwear with good traction (icers or grips recommended)
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A hiking stick or poles for stability on uneven ground
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Water and snacks
👟 This hike is suitable for hikers comfortable with moderate distance and elevation change.
Questions? Contact Roland Gatti at 📱416-274-5601 or 📧 rgatti100@gmail.com