Hiking Scoop with a Troop_Dundas Valley Heritage Trail

HIKE TITLE

Scoop with a Troop_Dundas Valley Heritage Trail

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Monday May 20, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Ellen Kennedy

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Ellen.Kennedy12@gmail.com 905-630-1057

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Ancaster, Ontario

MEETING AND START TIME

1:15 for 1:30 pm start time, meet at City of Hamilton Municipal Parking Lot 10A

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Blue P Parking Sign, Lot 10A located at 334 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, Ontario (pay parking)

DISTANCE

6.5km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2.0 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate with dirt path, hills, exposed tree roots and stone, stream crossing and possible muddy sections. Elevation descent and ascent on parts of trail including a steep descent to Sherman waterfalls. 

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

A loop and back, 5km on trail, 1.5km on sidewalk. Limited drop-out opportunities.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Enjoy an afternoon hiking in Dundas Valley on the Heritage Trail and the Bruce Trail main and side trail to view Canterbury and Sherman waterfalls. Brief stop at Sherman Falls to enjoy the view and your snacks.

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 15 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.

•  Hiking poles recommended for descent and ascent along trail sections and to waterfalls.

•  Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear and a hat.

•  Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

•  Sun and bug protection recommended.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Post-hike optional ice cream at the Purple Pony if open, alternate determined as needed.