Hiking Burlington Waterfront Walk

HIKE TITLE

Burlington Waterfront Walk

DATE

Sunday, August 18, 2024 (18/08/2024)

HIKE LEADER(S)

Ellen Kennedy

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

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

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Spencer Smith Park, Burlington, Ontario

MEETING AND START TIME

8:45am for 9:00am start at corner of John Street and Caroline Street, southeast parking lot. Parking is free on weekends.

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

The hike will start at 515 John Street, a City of Burlington temporary parking lot.

DISTANCE

6.5 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

1.5 – 2 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Trail is flat with asphalt sidewalk along with a small section of the walk on packed sand/gravel.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

We will walk the waterfront trail there and back from the parking lot, along Spencer Smith Park lake front to the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge and return.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Enjoy a summer morning walking the Burlington waterfront with an optional farmers market visit.

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 or fully enclosed running shoes, no sandals allowed.

• 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 if necessary.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Optional ice-cream/coffee/snacks at Centro Farmers Market at the end of the walk. https://centrogarden.com/farmers-market/