Cheltenham Badlands
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The Cheltenham Badlands are a bizarre geographical spectacle that lies hidden in the Caledon Hills. This area consists of bare, windswept red hills and gullies that are very similar to that of the Alberta badlands. What makes them so bizarre is that they are found in Ontario.
The reddish hue of the Queenston Shale is caused by iron oxide, while narrow greenish bands show where groundwater has transformed the rock from red to green iron oxide. The cause of this phenomenon was poor farming practices in the 1930’s which caused overgrazing of this land and the resultant exposure of the Queenston shale that supports little or no vegetation.
Although the Cheltenham Badlands span a vast area, the best location for visitors is along Old Base Line Road, just east of Creditview Road. Care should be taken as this area is very fragile. Visitors should not climb on the hills after a rainfall or when the ground appears soft. Bring your camera in the afternoon for some fantastic "Mars" like shots.
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This is a great place to
Reminds me of Mars
Winter visits
Has anyone visited the badlands in the winter? Is it worthwhile or should I wait until the summer?
If you go when there is only
If you go when there is only a little snow on the ground it's ok. But I would recommend you wait until at least the spring.
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I love the natural colors and exposures of the badlands. I have some of the most gorgeous photos from this location and I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Re: This is a great place to
One note: You probably shouldn't eb walking around on them - what makes them so beautiful is that the soil is HIGHLY erosion prone... so just walking around on them serves only to erode them even further... Better hiking spots can be found in the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. So when you go to the Badlands, stay off and take pictures only! That way they can be here for future generations to enjoy. Cheers
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our kids (age five & eight) loved climbing on them, bring hiking shoes (not flip flops, like many were wearing), and wear long pants just in case you slip (if shorts, then sunscreen, antibiotic, gauze/tape and bactine) for minor scrapes. Also bring a good camera...lots of memorable shots! Enjoy!
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