Hiking Waterdown Bruce Trail

HIKE TITLE

 Waterdown Bruce Trail

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday June 18, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 TEXT

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Waterdown Bruce Trail

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)

Bruce Trail Crossing at Hwy. #6 Tunnel

Old Guelph Rd. dead end.

Km. 65.8 Bruce Trail Guide Ed. 30. (map 9)

DISTANCE

14 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast

DURATION APPROX

4 - 5 Hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging

Typical BRUCE Trail – Rocky, Steep climbs and “mud?”

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back with loop by the falls at Smokey Hollow.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

A very challenging hike!

There are some very long uphills on this one.

Enjoy the trails of Clappison Woods and the main Bruce Trail as it follows Grindstone Creek to the falls in Waterdown.

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.

ONLINE REGISTRATION &

HIKER GROUP SIZE 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 20 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event

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. A hot day means 2 Litres of water min.

•  Sun and bug protection if necessary.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature!

Great options in Waterdown for a treat afterwards.