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Hiking Three Waterfalls in Dundas Valley (15 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

The difficulty of a hike is determined by the speed, distance, elevation gain and terrain. Please read the template to determine if the hike is right for you. More descriptors are included in the Guiding Notes below the template.

HIKE TITLE	Three Waterfalls in Dundas Valley
DATE	Sunday, November 15, 2026
HIKE LEADER(S)	Nancy de Guerre & Ellen de Guerre
LEADER EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER	ndeguerre@cogeco.ca 289-242-1261
MEETING TIME and START TIME	9:15 a.m. arrival for 9:30 start
MEETING/ PARKING LOCATION	Ancaster Mill parking area - the back lot on the other side of the street from Inn 548 Old Dundas Rd, Ancaster, ON
MEETING MAP (link)	https://maps.app.goo.gl/FCGcnEDHDwen2AobA
ENTRANCE FEES	N/A
DISTANCE	Approx. 6km
DURATION OF HIKE	Approx. 2 hours
SPEED Leisurely: 3 km/hour or less Moderate: 3-4 km/hour Fast: 4-5 km/hour	Moderate: 3-4km per hour
ELEVATION GAIN Low: mostly flat - a few hills Moderate: some ups and downs High: lots of hills, steep and/or long	Moderate to high in one or two spots.
TERRAIN Easy: wide trail, usually good footing Moderate: some areas of tricky footing Challenging: rugged trail with tricky footing	Moderate – some wider trails, but some rocky/uneven footing and a few hills.
TYPE OF HIKE: i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination	There and back.
GENERAL ROUTE DESCRIPTION Points of Interest and Special Notes	Through hills and valleys, passing creeks and crossing one road – we will take in delightful views of three waterfalls, each with unique features: Canterbury, Sherman & Tiffany.
Other Specifics to Your Hike i.e. social to follow hike
REGISTRATION is required and opens 2 weeks prior to the hike.	Up to 12 hikers may register. Leaders appreciate early registration, but you can register at the last minute. Please join the waitlist if the hike is full.
CANCELLATION	• If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot. • The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.
WHAT TO BRING	• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. • Hiking poles will be helpful. • Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear. • Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike. Sun and bug protection if necessary Icers mandatory in wintry conditions..

GUIDING NOTES:

HIKE PACE - Pace refers to the speed of walking. Rest stops are not figured in to the overall pace, however they are figured in to the Duration of the Hike. These paces represent an average and may vary depending on the terrain, weather, group size, etc.

Leisurely: 3 km/hour or less.

Moderate: 3-4 km/hour

Fast: 4-5 km/hour.

TERRAIN – This refers to the footing on the trail itself and is influenced by the presence of rocks, roots, step-ups and step-downs, as well as the width of the trail. Please note variations can be expected with wet or icy conditions.

Easy: wide trails, may be paved or hard packed, mostly good footing, i.e. rail trails, waterfront trails

Moderate: some tricky footing, i.e. Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, Conservation Areas, RBG trails

Challenging: significant areas of tricky footing (some parts of the Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, up and down the escarpment).

ELEVATION: This refers to the accumulated elevation gained over the course of the hike.

Low: route is mostly flat but may include some gentle ups and downs

Moderate: route has hills, a few may be steep and/or long, but also some flat areas

Challenging: route has lots of hills, some of which are steep and long and few areas that are flat

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Attention Past Members: You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.

Hiking Chedoke Trails (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

HIKE TITLE	Chedoke Trails
DATE	Tuesday November 17, 2026
HIKE LEADER(S)	Dave Somerville
LEADER EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER	Cdsomerville4@gmail.com 289 556 6707 (text morning of hike)
MEETING TIME and START TIME	9:15 a.m. for 9:30 start
MEETING/ PARKING LOCATION	Chedoke Golf Course 563 Aberdeen Ave. Hamilton Studholme Rd. off Aberdeen Ave.(left on Beddoe Dr.)
MEETING MAP (link)	Chedoke Parking Lot
ENTRANCE FEES	Free
DISTANCE	9 km (first loop) 3 km extra there and back
DURATION OF HIKE	Approx. 3 – 4 hours
SPEED Leisurely: 3 km/hour or less Moderate: 3-4 km/hour Fast: 4-5 km/hour	Moderate to Fast
ELEVATION GAIN Low: mostly flat - a few hills Moderate: some ups and downs High: lots of hills, steep and/or long	Moderate Some ups and downs A good climb up the escarpment.
TERRAIN Easy: wide trail, usually good footing Moderate: some areas of tricky footing Challenging: rugged trail with tricky footing	Moderate / Challenging Some rocky sections on the Bruce Trail.
TYPE OF HIKE: i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination	A loop and then a there and back.
GENERAL ROUTE DESCRIPTION Points of Interest and Special Notes	The regular route up the rail trail and around Iroquoia Heights. Our return will add in the “extra” of some ups and downs on the Bruce Trail.
Other Specifics to Your Hike i.e. social to follow hike	PREPARE for Mother Nature! Possible treat nearby afterwards.
REGISTRATION is required and opens 2 weeks prior to the hike.	Up to 25 hikers may register. Leaders appreciate early registration, but you can register at the last minute. Please join the waitlist if the hike is full.
CANCELLATION	• If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot. • The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.
WHAT TO BRING	• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. • Hiking poles will be helpful. • Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear. • Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike. • Minimum of 2 litres on a warm day. • Sun and bug protection as required.