Kerncliff Park is the site of the old Nelson Quarry. It is now under rehabilitation and is a pleasant place to explore via gravel paths and a boardwalk. From the parking lot, take the blue blazed side trail along the edge the quarry and up the slope to the main Bruce Trail (white blazes). Turn right at the main Trail and proceed to the intersection of the Ian Reid Side Trail (blue blazes).

The side trail continues through a mature woodlot. Passing a connection to the Kerncliff Park trail system, the side trail crosses several small creeks and ascends...