Hiking ET&T Series – Christie Lake from Crooks’ Hollow Road (Hike 19)

HIKE TITLE

ET&T Series – Christie Lake from Crooks’ Hollow Road (Hike 19)

DATE

Thursday, May 11, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Chris Parr

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

416-670-7106

GENERAL LOCATION

Dundas

START TIME

9:45 AM to start at 10:00 AM

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

756 Crooks’ Hollow Road, Dundas, L9H 5E2

Crooks Hollow Conservation Area parking

Note: Membership or parking payment required

DISTANCE

8 +/- kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3-4 kph

DURATION APPROX

2 – 2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Mainly easy flat trails, fields, some low hills, road crossings, dam crossing, some pavement

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop hike

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This hike features a large dam, Darnley Falls, mill ruins, and a loop around a forested lake and beach. Hiking the wooded shoreline gives the hiker a feeling of being in the north.  Beautiful any time. This location is historically significant to the development of the Dundas area and Hamilton.

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

2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.

•   Hiking poles.

•  Dress in layers according to weather

•  Bring snacks and water

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

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