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Address: 9 Ravine Dr, Scarborough, ON M1M 1H2, Canada
State: Ontario
County: Toronto
City: Toronto
Zip Code: M1M 1H2
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Scarborough Bluffs Trail
2 km
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Was my first time hiking here, and I'm very glad we went. The tree we're all starting to show signs of life again. It was so beautiful. A long walk down the hill will lead you to the lake. Some stunning views of the bluffs. On your way down, just before you hit the beach there is a trail that leads to the top of the cliff. It gives your a great Lookout point over the water. It was well worth the hike up.
Beautiful easy trail by the lake. This is the second easiest lake trail east of Toronto - the easiest being the paved Ajax bicycling trail. The boulder retaining wall is there, but it's not in walkable condition as is, for instance, the stretch from the Harris Water Treatment plant till the Buffs more eastward. The trail is a double wide walkable packed soil material. Parking at the start is very easy, walk down to the lake is maybe 10min, and the lake is always beautiful. You can absolutely continue walking further than the set trail end.
It is a great place if you like to spend time with nature along the lake side but There are no restrooms away from the entrance. You will have to walk until The Guild Park which was connected with the trail.
Doris McCarthy Trail, also known as Gates Gully, is a footpath that connects Ravine Drive on Kingston Road to Lake Ontario via Bellamy Ravine Creek, which flows down the ravine. It's also known as Gates Gully, after Jonathan Gates' Gates Inn and Tavern, which used to be east of Bellamy Road. During the Upper Canada Rebellion, the Scarborough militia used the inn as a rallying point before defending Toronto from William Lyon Mackenzie's rebels. The trail is named after Calgary-born artist Doris Jean McCarthy, who lived in Scarborough Bluffs and was well-known for her landscape works. A sculpture dedicated to the artist can be found at the trail's base, where the Doris McCarthy Trail joins the shoreline.
This my all time favorite trail and picnic area. Just need a little hike going back. The view is awesome. Not crowded. It is about 15 to 20 minutes hike from the parking area to the lake side. The beach area is pebbles and big stones. Need to wear comfy walking shoes or slippers. There are small bushes for shades on summertime.
Scarborough Bluffs Trail
2 km
Most people commenting aren't reviewing the trail but they're talking about Brimley r...
