Eramosa Karst
Hamilton, Ontario
| Address: | 432 Highland Rd W, Hamilton, ON L8J Canada |
| GPS: |
43°11'16.2"N 79°48'42.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Ontario |
Cave and Hike
The Eramosa Karst is the Hamilton Conservation Authority's newest conservation area. Filled with underground caves and streams, meadows and forests, this is one of the watershed's unique natural gems. Eramosa Karst is located in the south western section of Stoney Creek area of Hamilton. A perfect location for hiking, nature appreciation, and education, Eramosa Karst is a one-of-a-kind property in Hamilton's natural inventory.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Hamilton, Ontario
- Head east on Main St W/Hamilton Regional Rd 8 toward MacNab St S (1.0 km)
- Turn right onto Wellington St S (0.1 km)
- Slight left onto Claremont Access (1.7 km)
- Keep left to stay on Claremont Access (0.2 km)
- Continue onto Upper James St (3.0 km)
- Take the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway E ramp (0.4 km)
- Merge onto Lincoln M. Alexander Pkwy E (6.2 km)
- Take the Stone Church road/Mud Street exit (0.2 km)
- Keep right, follow signs for Stone Church Road East (0.6 km)
- Continue onto Upper Red Hill Valley Pkwy (0.2 km)
- Turn left onto Highland Rd W (0.4 km)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Upper Mt Albion RdDestination will be on the left(0.2 km)
Upper Mount Albion Road is closed at Rymal Road. You can still access Upper Mount Albion and the Eramosa Karst from Highland Road.
With more than four kilometres of trails, boardwalks and bridges take you through escarpment forests and meadows, unique geological formations and a beautiful natural amphitheatre. Interpretive panels throughout display facts about the area's natural inventory and history.
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