Hiking Dundas Valley in Four Loops

HIKE TITLE

Dundas Valley in Four Loops

DATE

Thursday – November 7, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sharon Davis Payton

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Cell: 905-920-2765 (Day of the hike only)

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Dundas Valley

MEETING AND START TIME

Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool, 263 Jerseyville Road West

9:15 meet for a 9:30am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool, 263 Jerseyville Road West

Overflow parking across the road

DISTANCE

8 to 10km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate (3-4km/hour)

DURATION APPROX

2.5 - 3 hours approx. with water and snack stops.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate, wide trails but hilly through Dundas Valley, may be muddy in spots if it has recently rained

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

4 loops and out and back

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

It’s Dundas Valley so lots of hills and valleys, creeks, Carolinian forest, cedar forested area and hoping for spring flowers

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 will be helpful but not essential.

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

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

• Sun and bug protection if necessary.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

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