The main wall facing the trail, sunny sheltered from the wind and about 25m high.
Helmets should be worn near the base of Main Wall as loose rock/gravel accumulates near the edge and can easily be knocked loose by walking near the edge or pulling ropes.
The cliffs are on Parks Canada land, in particular they are under the Rideau Canal Authority. Currently they tolerate climbers, and have done work to make the cliffs safer (2001-2002). They ask that you sign and mail a waiver to them before climbing.
As of spring 2023, the waiver can be found here: https://www.ontarioallianceofclimbers.ca/downloads/Kingston%20Mills%20Waiver%20and%20Insert%202002.pdf
The Ontario Alliance of Climbers monitors crag status and climbers are encouraged to periodically check the website below to stay up to date with any potential issues, or changes in status.
https://www.ontarioallianceofclimbers.ca/crag-status/kingston-mills/
Additionally, the land owners whose property borders the cliffs to the south/south-east have posted no trespassing signs on several trees along the lake side trail above/below the cliffs and climbers are asked to please respect these signs.
The prominent trail along the base of the main wall will veer North (right) just past a small collection of large boulders (The Bulge) and will proceed through a small canyon (at the base of Lichen and Canyon walls) before turning right again and slightly uphill to reach the top of the cliff.
Caution must be exercised when moving around on the cliff top, as loose rock/gravel accumulates near the edge and can easily be knocked loose by walking near the edge or pulling ropes.
Generally climbers lower/rappel off climbs on Main Wall, however several trails off the back (North) of the cliff can be used to descend - however caution should be exercised as loose rock/gravel accumulates near the edge and can easily be knocked loose by walking near the edge or pulling ropes.
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Author(s): Gus Alexandropoulos, Justin Dwyer
Date: 2016
ISBN: 9780995046610
A comprehensive guidebook to Southern Ontario’s famous climbing area, the Niagara Escarpment. This is the first complete guide to the region in almost 25 years. This volume covers the portion of the Escarpment north of Shelburne including the Beaver Valley area and the Bruce Peninsula. Includes an extensively researched history of climbing in the area, and detailed information on over 1000 rock-climbing routes.
Author(s): Gus Alexandropoulos, Justin Dwyer
Date: 2016
ISBN: 9780995046603
A comprehensive guidebook to Southern Ontario’s famous climbing area, The Niagara Escarpment. This is the first complete guide to the region in almost 25 years. This volume covers areas close to Toronto, including the popular Milton crags. Includes extensively researched history of climbing in the area, and detailed information on over 1,000 rock climbing routes.
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