Near Niagara Scenic Parkway
The dog very much enjoyed it.
Near Niagara Scenic Parkway
Fall colors
Near Niagara Scenic Parkway
Devil's Hole Trail, well maintained, dog friendly!
Near Niagara Scenic Parkway
Niagara Gorge
Near Niagara Scenic Parkway
Stairs are more fun down than up!

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Niagara Scenic Parkway

4.0 (9 Ratings)
A nice loop route to the best of the beautiful Niagara Gorge.
2.4
mi
Distance
433
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.41mi
Distance
433ft
Elevation Gain
433ft
Elevation Loss
70%
Max Grade
598ft
High Point
271ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The route starts at Devil's Hole parking area. The wide trail follows the rim of Niagara Gorge through a hardwood tree groves. The route offers continuous views down to the stunningly blue Niagara River, where you can watch tour boats riding up and down the rapids in the river. At one mile from the trailhead, a route leading to the right descends into the gorge. Take this right and descend steeply to the Niagara River. At the bottom of the gorge, the route splits. The left fork heads along the Whirlpool Rapids Trail. Take the right fork to continue on the route. The trail follows the Niagara River along cliffs and through groves of trees. At a junction, after about one mile of following the river, take a right. The trail immediately ascends numerous steps through a nice hardwood forest to the top of the gorge and back to the Devil's Hole parking area.

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Contributors
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