Hiking Dundas Valley McCormick Trail

HIKE TITLE

Dundas Valley McCormack Trail

DATE

Sunday November 17th, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Jim and Patti Blair

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

pblair24@cogeco.ca         Cell:  905 906 6941

GENERAL LOCATION

Dundas Valley

START TIME

1:15 for 1:30 p.m. start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Enter and pay at the Main Gate of Highway #99. Drive to the main parking lot and then walk 300 meters to meet at the Trail Centre (former train station). It takes a few minutes to walk from the parking lot to the Trail Centre, so give yourself extra time. Dundas Valley Conservation Area - Google Maps Entrance at the main gate is $11 per vehicle if you do not have an annual pass. at the gate by credit card.

DISTANCE

7.5 kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3.5 - 4 km per hour

DURATION APPROX

2 – 2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging. Expect lots of hills as is typical in the Dundas Valley

TYPE OF HIKE:

Combination of loop and “out and back”.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Points of Interest

We will hike into the north section of the Dundas Valley (primarily on the other side of Hwy #99) on the McCormick and adjacent trails. The McCormick Trail offers a magnificent view of the escarpment, Dundas, Hamilton and Lake Ontario.  

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.

REGISTRATION OPENS

Two weeks before the hike A maximum of 20 hikers may register

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

•  Dress in layers according to weather

•  Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and plenty of water

•  Sun protection if necessary