Rock Climbing
Some of our trails leave you face-to-face with the rock
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Rock climbing has become very popular in Ontario over the last number of years. And no wonder – there thousands of cliffs, bluffs and crags for climbers to test their skills.
In southern Ontario, most of them run along the Niagara Escarpment, which runs from Niagara Falls up to the tip of Tobermory. Climbers are familiar with Rattlesnake Point, Mount Nemo, Old Baldy and Bon Echo.
The other well-known region is north of Superior especially around Lake Nipigon, Batchawana Bay, Montreal River and Agawa. Here, climbing faces have been found as high as 260 metres. Many rock climbers make it a four-season sport with ice climbing in the winter.
And as you might expect, Ontario offers great ice climbing experiences. If you're a beginner, there are now many indoor rock-climbing gyms and numerous clubs throughout the province to help you get started.
| Central Ontario | ||||||
| TRAIL NAME | SUB-REGION | CLOSEST TOWN(S) | LENGTH | DIFFICULTY | PRIMARY ACTIVITY | CHARACTER |
| IB & O Rail Trail | Algonquin Park Region | Oxtongue Lake | 14 km | • | Hiking & Walking, Cycling - Off-Road, Camping & Backpacking, Rock Climbing, ATVing | Natural, Rail Trail, Scenic |
| Singhampton Caves | Southern Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe | Collingwood | 3.5 km | •• | Hiking & Walking, Rock Climbing | Natural, Scenic |
| Victoria Rail Trail | Kawartha's | Lindsay | 85 km | •• | Hiking & Walking, Running, Cycling - Roads & Paths, Cycling - Off-Road, Camping & Backpacking, Equestrian, Rock Climbing, Canoeing & Kayaking, Cross Country Skiing, Dog Sledding, ATVing | Rail Trail, Scenic, Historic |
| Greater Toronto Area | ||||||
| TRAIL NAME | SUB-REGION | CLOSEST TOWN(S) | LENGTH | DIFFICULTY | PRIMARY ACTIVITY | CHARACTER |
| Buffalo Crag Trail | Golden Horseshoe | Milton | 3 km | •• | Hiking & Walking, Rock Climbing | Natural, Scenic |
| Mount Nemo Conservation Area Loop | Golden Horseshoe | Burlington | 4.6 km | •• | Hiking & Walking, Rock Climbing, Geocaching | Natural, Scenic |
| Nassagaweya Canyon Trail | Golden Horseshoe | Milton | 7.2 km | •• | Hiking & Walking, Rock Climbing | Natural, Scenic |
| Rattlesnake Point to Crawford Lake Trail | Golden Horseshoe | Milton | 13.5 km | ••• | Hiking & Walking, Rock Climbing, Snowshoeing & Backcountry, Geocaching | Natural, Scenic |
| Vista Adventure Trail | Golden Horseshoe | Milton | 1.5 km | •• | Hiking & Walking, Rock Climbing | Natural, Scenic |
| Northeastern Ontario | ||||||
| TRAIL NAME | SUB-REGION | CLOSEST TOWN(S) | LENGTH | DIFFICULTY | PRIMARY ACTIVITY | CHARACTER |
| Agawa Canyon Trails | Algoma Country | Sault Ste. Marie | 10 km | •• | Hiking & Walking, Rock Climbing, Snowshoeing & Backcountry, Ice Climbing | Natural, Scenic |
| Coldwater Trail - Lake Superior | Algoma Country | Wawa | 5 KM | ••• | Hiking & Walking, Rock Climbing, Canoeing & Kayaking, Snowshoeing & Backcountry | Natural, Scenic, Water |
| M'Chigeeng Aboriginal Trail | Rainbow Country | M'Chigeeng | 4km | ••• | Hiking & Walking, Rock Climbing | Natural, Scenic |
| Northwestern Ontario | ||||||
| TRAIL NAME | SUB-REGION | CLOSEST TOWN(S) | LENGTH | DIFFICULTY | PRIMARY ACTIVITY | CHARACTER |
| Lagoon Trail | North of Superior | Marathon | 2 KM | •• | Hiking & Walking, Rock Climbing | Natural, Scenic |
| Nipigon Bay Snowmobile Club | North of Superior | Nipigon | 200 km | •• | Hiking & Walking, Running, Cycling - Roads & Paths, Cycling - Off-Road, Camping & Backpacking, Equestrian, Rock Climbing, Canoeing & Kayaking, Ice Climbing, ATVing | Natural, Scenic, Water |
