Jules HoeptingNo bluffing here: these rocks are freakin’ cool.
Located on the shore of Lake Ontario in Huron, Wayne County, lies Chimney Bluffs, a geological feature worth a trip.
The seemingly huge, jagged shark teeth were formed by eroded drumlins, or glacial till hills deposited and shaped by glaciers during the most recent ice age. Waves, snow, rain, and wind teamed up to erode the drumlins into the present-day pinnacles. As is the nature of erosion, the bluffs are continuously changing shape.
Not surprisingly, Chimney Bluffs have been a popular spot for a long time. The park is accommodated for the traffic.
Chimney Bluffs State Park is open all-year long, providing around four miles of trials — one of them a mile long trek along the shore — restrooms, paved parking, and several picnic tables. Pets are allowed. Swimming is prohibited.
The only time I’ve visited the bluffs was this winter, but I’d love to go back and see it in summer glory.
That said, I’d recommend Chimney Bluffs as a winter destination. Unlike other natural wonders, the attraction is visible all year long.
There were couple people there when I visited, and I got the sense the park attracted visits every day. Daily visits mean the trails are beaten down, which is convenient when there’s snow on the ground and you’re trying to walk around.
It also means the park’s probably a lot busier in the summer, so you’ll have a better chance at having the bluffs to yourself in the winter.
Happy trails. =)
