Hiking Western Dundas Valley, Another Way

HIKE TITLE

Western Dundas Valley, Another Way

DATE

Sunday, February 2, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com   905 617 3937

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Western Dundas Valley, Ancaster

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00 am. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Lion’s Club Pool, 263 Jerseyville Rd. W., Ancaster

Lion's Club Pool

DISTANCE

Approx. 8 km.   

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

2.5 hours (could be longer if we have a lot of snow)

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate, mostly flat, wide trails with a few moderate hills.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Combination of there and back with a loop

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This is a beautiful area of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area with wooded areas, Spring Valley Creek and a surprise waterfall. PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS CAREFULLY SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE HIKE AND WHERE IT IS. There is an optional refreshment stop afterwards. If cancelling the morning of the hike please text me and let me know. It would also be useful the day before too.

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.

• 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 are mandatory in winter conditions.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Optional refreshment stop afterwards