🌲 Mono Cliffs: A FREE & Easy Escape from Toronto's Concrete Jungle!
Just 1 hour from Toronto, Mono Cliffs Provincial Park offers towering 30m cliffs, ancient forests, and stunning trails—perfect for nature lovers who don’t want a marathon hike! (The main loop is only 1.5 km—yes, really! 😍) Parking & Permits 🚗 ✅ Official Option: Reserve parking online (Ontario Parks website) Time slots: 8AM–12PM: $8.50 12PM–4PM: $8.50 4PM–8PM: $15 📍 FREE Parking Hack: 44°02'28.8"N 80°04'33.4"W (Only ~4.5 roadside spots! Closer to the cliffs = less walking!) The Perfect Route ⭐️ Follow this "Triangle Path" to see everything without backtracking: 1️⃣ Wooden Staircase (Insta-worthy! 📸) 2️⃣ Lookout Point (Best cliff views!) 3️⃣ Cliffside Boardwalk (Dramatic drop-offs!) Total distance: ~1.5 km | Time: <1 hour (with stops!) Pro Tips 💡 ✔ Bring water & snacks—no shops inside! ✔ Download offline maps (AllTrails app works without service!) ✔ Stop by Schoolhouse Country Gardens (A charming vintage shop in a log cabin run by a sweet couple! 🏡) 📍 Park Address: 795086 3rd Line EHS, Shelburne, ON 📍 Antique Store: 794575 Mono Centre Rd, Mono, ON L9W 5Y1 💬 Let’s Chat! 👇 What’s your favorite short-but-stunning hike near Toronto? Share below! 🥾 #TorontoHikes #NatureEscapes #ExploreOntario #HiddenGems #WeekendAdventures #NoCarNeeded