Hiking ET&T Revisited Series - Dundas Valley McCormack Trail

HIKE TITLE

ET&T Revisited Series - Dundas Valley McCormack Trail

DATE

Saturday January 11, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Joy White

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

joywhite.mail@gmail.com.     Cell: 905-902-4195

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Dundas Valley

MEETING AND START TIME

9:45 am for 10:00 am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Dundas Valley Conservation Area.  Enter and pay at the Main Gate off Highway 99.  Drive to the main parking lot and 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.  Entrance fee at the main gate is $11 per vehicle if you do not have an annual pass.  Pay at the gate with credit card

 Dundas Valley Conservation Area (main entrance)

DISTANCE

7.5 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3.5 to 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:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Combination of loop and ‘out and back’

HIKE 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 McCormack and adjacent trails.  The McCormack Trail offers a magnificent view of the escarpment, Dundas, Hamilton and Lake Ontario.

"The ET&T Revisited series offers hikes that follow local trails that a group of hikers compiled into a guidebook titled “Escarpment Trails and Treks: Two-Hour Hikes in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara”. These hikes are ideal for getting to know local trails in only 2-3 hours and all in close proximity to your home in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara Region, Southern 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.

ONLINE REGISTRATION &

HIKER GROUP SIZE 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 10 hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

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

• Icers are mandatory in winter conditions.

• 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.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike