Ontario spot known as Hole in the Wall has a ladder along its trail

Limehouse Conservation Area is the place to be if you want to venture on an epic hike.

This Ontario spot is known as the Hole in the Wall, so if you haven’t heard of it, you have now. The conservation area has some sweet hiking trails, one of which leads to a ladder that takes hikers into some of the park’s rock fissures. Yep, you can descend right into the rocks!

Getting to Limehouse Conservation Area

If you live in Toronto or the GTA, Limehouse Conservation Area is just a quick one-hour drive from the city.

Entry into the park is free and parking is available right off 5th Line.  

The trail you’re going to want to find once you arrive is the Bruce Trail, which will lead you to the ladder into the rock fissures.

The access trail from the parking lot will lead you right into the Bruce Trail.

Exploring Limehouse Conservation Area

Time to get hiking! The Bruce Trail is your first stop, a 2 km hike with a rating of difficult, meaning it’s best suited for more experienced hikers.

About halfway through the trail, you’ll find the ladder. You’ll need to be careful as you navigate it, it’s a small price to pay for the views.

Once you’ve snapped some photos of the rocks surrounding you, the rest of the path continues to the “old Toronto Suburban Radial Railway before crossing Black Creek on a bridge near the remains of an old mill.”

One thing to note is that the park recommends you don’t take your four-legged friend on this hike because of the uneven terrain.

If you’re looking for a trail with a less intense rating, the Radical Rail Trail is for you. This hike is marked as easy as it follows the OG route of the Toronto Suburban ‘Radial’ Railroad, which used to run between Toronto and Guelph.

“The trail’s natural duff surface and gently rolling slopes overlook a forested landscape,” states the park. 

Some snacks, water, a good pair of hiking shoes, and your camera are all you’ll need for a good time here. Happy hiking!

Limehouse Conservation Area

Where: 2169 Fifth Line, Limehouse, Ontario

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