HIKE TITLE

Battlefield to Felker’s Falls

DATE

Tuesday December 17, 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)

East Hamilton Bruce Trail

Battlefield Park

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Battlefield Park

77 King St. W., Stoney Creek

Just East of Centennial Parkway

DISTANCE

12 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast

DURATION APPROX

 3.5 hours. Approx.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging

Screened pathway. Natural trails.

Rocky Bruce Trail!!

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

From historic Battlefield Park, we will access the main Bruce Trail and head UP. A great climb and then some “nice and easy” to the falls and ideally 11zee at the Bear Paw. Trail conditions will dictate the final route.

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 may 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.

• “Icers” may be required
• Prepare for Mother Nature!

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

A great lunch spot across the street for a warm-up afterwards!