Hiking Dundas Valley McCormack Trail 7.5 km

HIKE TITLE

Dundas Valley McCormack Trail

DATE

Saturday September 9^th, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Jim 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. Enter at the Main Gate, drive to the parking lot and walk 300 meters to meet at the Trail Centre (former train station). It takes a few minutes to walk from the parking lot to the Trail Centre. Dundas Valley Conservation Area - Google Maps 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

7.5 kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3.5 - 4 km per hour

DURATION APPROX

2 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 (primarily on the other side of Hwy #99) on the McCormick and adjacent trails. The McCormick Trail offers a magnificent view of the escarpment, Dundas, Hamilton and Lake Ontario.  

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

Two weeks before the hike A maximum of 15 hikers may register

WHAT TO BRING

•   Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

•   Dress in layers according to weather

•   Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and plenty of water

•   Sun protection if necessary