Longer reads on planning a GTA hike well — timing, dogs, permits, and the Niagara Escarpment's waterfalls. The map handles where; these handle when and how.
Five destinations that consistently deliver — Rattlesnake Point, Hilton Falls, Crawford Lake, Spencer Gorge and Mono Cliffs. What makes each one worth the drive.
Why May and late September beat July, when the Escarpment ices over, and which trails actually get better as the temperature drops.
Which conservation areas actually allow dogs, what a day-use pass costs for a second leash, and the hazards worth knowing about before you go.
What makes a trail work with young children, which parks have the right mix of terrain and facilities, and the common mistakes first-time hiking parents make.
Where to hike without paying a conservation area fee — Bruce Trail access points, Rouge National Urban Park, city ravine trails, and when the annual pass pays for itself.
Canada's oldest footpath runs 900 km along the Niagara Escarpment. Which sections are best for GTA day hikers, how the membership works, and what to expect in each season.
What a conservation authority actually is, why TRCA land works differently from Ontario Parks land, and how the permit system holds it together.
How a city ended up with over 100 waterfalls, which ones are worth the drive, and why you should never approach a falls from below.