Hiking Dundas Valley McCormack Trail 10 km

HIKE TITLE

Dundas Valley McCormack Trail

DATE

Sunday March 13

HIKE LEADER(S)

Patti Blair

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

pblair24@cogeco.ca         Cell:  905 906 6941

GENERAL LOCATION

Dundas Valley

START TIME

9:15 for 9:30 start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Park at the Main Gate and meet at the Trail Centre (former train station). It takes a few minutes to walk from the parking lot to the Trail Centre.

Entrance at the main gate is $11 per vehicle if you do not have an annual pass. You do not need to book ahead just pay at the gate by credit card.

DISTANCE

10 kms +/-

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast: 4 – 4.5 km per hour

DURATION APPROX

2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging. Expect quite a few hills as is typical in the Dundas Valley

TYPE OF HIKE:

Combination of loop and “out and back”.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Points of Interest

We will hike into the north section of the Dundas Valley (the other side of Hwy #99) including the McCormick Trail and Sawmill trail. The McCormick Trail offers a magnificent view of the escarpment, Dundas, Hamilton and Lake Ontario.  This area may be new to many Club hikers.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.  Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.

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.

REGISTRATION OPENS

Between 1-2 weeks before the hike

WHAT TO BRING

• ICERS or traction devices are a MUST
• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.
• Dress in layers according to weather
• Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water
• Sun protection if necessary

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed.