eramosa karst

eramosa karst印象

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  MB-1WorldTraveler

  PROS: • The trails, with pretty sections, vary from spacious to narrow. • It has benches throughout the area. I only saw one of the caves because I didn't grab a map--trust me and pick up a map at the entrance! CONS: The only drawback that I could see was a lack of signs.

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  warnel

  The reviews and naming of the geological features can set you up for disappointment here. Sinkholes, caves and natural amphitheatres invoke images of dramatic landscape. But if you bare in mind there is nothing deeper than 10 feet to be seen here you will no doubt have a pleasant hike in the woods. Just bare in mind you will not be needing a wide angle lens.

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  510chrisww

  lots of beauty in this scenic place, neat caves and many different species of plants and trees.Lots of indigenous wildlife creeping around, fun for the whole family.

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  MeaghanEdwards

  Minus the ticks (all part of being out in nature though) and the odd idiot with an offleash dog, Eramosa Karst is a very special place. There are a number of trails to check out with little caves to check out along the way. Once, while I was out on the trail, I happened upon some turkeys! Keep your eye out for the wildlife, which includes coyotes (another good reason to leash your dog; why should wild animals be villainized when harssed by wildlife?) but if you are respectful no problems should arise.

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  Masha1977

  It was lovely surprise to find small caves & hidden streams in that park. Good for the families with kids. I was surprised by the parking charge.

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  RogueMonk

  Nice place to walk. Differing topography. Good facilities. Cool caves. Lots of parking. Several different lengthen loops.

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  282mishas

  The trails were enjoyable and the kids loved all the cave openings. You can not go very far into the caves without getting down on your stomach. I do want to go back as the trails were very easy and didn't require any climbing which will be great for my older dog. Also it was very unclear as to whether or not you need to pay to go hiking here as there was a machine but it wasn't working. For most of the hike I couldn't help but worry if I was going to come out and find my car had been ticketed.

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  DianS360

  Thank goodness Hamilton finally made a good decision to protect these lands. The caves are fascinating. Don't expect huge caves, they're not huge but it's their accessibility that makes them wonderful. You can actually climb down into them and see the lay of the land. It is a beautiful area. There is a small parking fee now which is annoying but not too bad. There are washrooms now during summer months. You can bring a picnic and enjoy sitting on natural rocky areas that just lend themselves to a relaxing day. Unfortunately, like all areas in this part of Ontario, the wild grapevines are killing the mature trees at alarming rates. Maybe take a minute to free a tree from these invasive species that climb the tree until they choke off the sunlight and the tree dies. You will spot the grapevines on most mature trees, they are like vines anywhere from a centimeter wide to over an inch or two and they choke out everything. In a few years if something isn't done about the grapevines, there will be no more trees in this area.

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  drmac3meo

  A wonderful place to escape the bustle of the city. Great place to walk or ride your bike. Pay parking sucks though. It should be free!

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  Zeusthecockapoo

  This site has a few interesting geologic features although I can't say I was really blown away. If you visit you must do the longer yellow trail as the main karst formations are all located along the upper part of this route. The karst with the long narrow crevices were pretty eye-catching. This alone made the sight worthwhile in my opinion. I think part of my disappointment though was timing. I suspect that it is easier to see the sink holes and other features when the area is less overgrown. Also wish the trails were a bit more clearly marked and points of interest highlighted by signage. Least they could do considering you have to pay to park there. Nonetheless this is a good place for a walk and the large open field had lots of nice wildflowers and birds to observe.