Niagara Escarpment, Rock formation in Ontario, Canada.
The Niagara Escarpment is a rock formation running 900 kilometers (about 560 miles) through Ontario from Niagara to Tobermory. The formation includes limestone cliffs, caves, waterfalls, and old-growth forests that form a continuous landscape.
The rock formation began over 400 million years ago when layers of limestone, dolostone, shale, and sandstone were deposited. These layers later shaped the cliffs and valleys visible today.
The Bruce Trail spans the entire escarpment, providing hiking paths through protected natural areas and connecting numerous conservation sites and local communities.
A long hiking trail runs along the entire formation and connects different conservation areas. Access is possible at several points, with some sections easier to reach than others.
Along the cliffs grow Eastern White Cedars that can reach over 1000 years in age. These trees form the oldest forest ecosystem in eastern North America.
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