Hiking Mount Royal: Beware the sheer drop along the Escarpment Path

PART THREE OF A FOUR-PART SERIES
It’s tempting to wander off the path to get a better view from a ledge or steep secondary paths.
But beware: hikers have been known to slip and fall down the precipitous slope that runs along the Escarpment Path, an often-overlooked 700-metre trail on Mount Royal that offers one of the best cityscape views.
This walk, which combines vistas, forest greenery, rustic paths and a bit of unexpected history, starts at the tall staircase near the Peel St. ent