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A GUIDE TO NIAGARA GEOPARK
The Niagara GeoPark comprises the entire Niagara Peninsula in southwestern Ontario. This region has a fascinating geological history and boasts many beautiful trails with stunning geological features.
Hand lens or magnifying glass, hiking boots or sturdy shoes, a camera, notebook and pen, clothing appropriate for rain or shine. GeoscienceINFO encourages you to take pictures and not samples, so leave your rock hammers at home.
There is the risk of injury at any field site; however, this risk can be greatly minimized by using good judgement and understanding the hazards that surround you. When viewing outcrops near roads, stay as far from the road as possible. Avoid climbing outcrops, and stick to paths. Always be sure to visit field sites with at least one other person, and make sure to have local emergency numbers on hand.
Each GeoRoute will list the level of difficulty, duration, and accessibility.
Scale of 1 to 5, from easiest to hardest. This indicates the approximate fitness level required, where 1 is an easy walk, and 5 requires a higher level of fitness.
The approximate duration of the GeoRoute.
Scale of 1 to 3, where 1 means that all or many stops are easily accessible; 2 means that some stops are easily accessible; and 3 means that stops are not easily accessible.