HIKE TITLE

Grimsby Bruce Trail

DATE

Tuesday October 29, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

 Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 Day of hike TEXT

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Grimsby Peak

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)

Grimsby Lions Pool

1 Elm Street

Grimsby, ON

Grimsby Lions Pool

DISTANCE

13 - 14 KM

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast

DURATION APPROX

 4 – 4.5 hours.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate

Paved / Screened pathway. Natural trails.

Some road walking.

A tough climb! A tough hike down!

Typical Bruce Trail.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

A BIG Loop.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

A great hike to capture the “last” of the fall colours. A great climb to start. Stunning views from Grimsby Peak and Beamer Lookout. A challenging descent following Adam Dopko Side Trail.

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 walking shoes/ hiking boots with good tread. Hiking Poles would be helpful

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

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

• Sun protection if necessary.

• Bug Protection?

• Prepare for Mother Nature.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

A favourite stop at Station 1 Coffeehouse afterwards.