L37F Elora Gorge Loop

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Trail Map	Elevation	Satellite	Road Map	Photos	Locator	GPS Log	Trail Guide

Trailhead:	N43.68070 W80.43047
Hike Length:	10 km
Time:	3.5 h
Difficulty:	Beginner/intermediate
Total Ascent:	223 m
Terrain:	The terrain of the Elora Gorge Conservation Area is generally flat with modest slopes and hills and places where you can descend staircases to the gorge floor and the banks of the Grand River.
Parking/Fees:	None; free parking
Facilities:	Establishments in Elora on Mill St
Lunch Spot:	Many picnic tables throughout the Elora Gorge Conservation Area
Last Hiked:	20 Apr 2010
Other:	Not wheelchair accessible
Updates:	None
Flexihike:	You can go as far as the High Bridge and then return on the far side or go all the way to the Low Bridge for the complete hike.
Highlights:	High and Low bridges; Hole in the wall; waterfalls
Wintertime:	X-country skiing; snowshoeing on Elora Cataract Trailway

A climb down to the gorge bottom and the Grand River

The Site: The Elora Gorge Hike

The Elora Gorge hike is set in one of the most picturesque areas of Ontario, surrounded by rolling hills and Mennonite farmland.
Elora is famous for the spectacular Elora Gorge which seems out of place in the middle of this agricultural area. Formed by glacial meltwater, the 2 km gorge is noted for its 24 m (80 foot) limestone cliffs descending into the Grand and Irvine Rivers. Adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers regularly flock to Elora to enjoy some fun and take in the glorious natural beauty.

Many original stone buildings from the 1800’s still make up the downtown village centre. Over the decades, Elora has maintained its old world charm and the century-old buildings have been transformed into unique galleries, gift shops, artists studios and charming restaurants creating a four-season shopping and dining destination. Skiing is popular in the conservation area in winter.

The Elora Gorge Park is governed by of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). It is one of the most beautiful natural surroundings of Southern Ontario, Canada. No wonder that the Elora Gorge attracts over a quarter of a million visitors a year!

It should be noted that the whole route is devoid of any trail markers or information of any kind. In fact even on Mill Street, I could find no information or maps on where the best places to view the gorge could be found. Not to worry -we've located them all. Probably the best times to hike this area is in Spring and Fall when it is not packed with campers and picnickers as is the case from May 24 to Labour Day.

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