Hiking Headwaters Trail Loop in Dundas Valley

HIKE TITLE

Headwaters Trail Loop in Dundas Valley

DATE

Thursday – December 12, 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 Conservation Area

MEETING AND START TIME

Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool, 263 Jerseyville Road West

9:15 meet for a 9:30 am 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 at the Little League Ball Park

DISTANCE

9 to 11km

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, generally 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

Portion out and back and a large loop on Headwaters Trail

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

It’s Dundas Valley so trails are mostly wide with hills and valleys, creeks, wetlands, Carolinian forest, cedar forested area.

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.

• If snowy or icy, bring icers

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