Hiking ET & T Series - Dundas Peak to Tews Falls

HIKE TITLE

ET & T Series - Dundas Peak to Tews Falls

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday February 27, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Patti and Jim Blair

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 906 6941

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Bruce Trail along the escarpment to Dundas Peak lookout and Tews Falls lookout.

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:15 am for 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Dundas Driving Park. Drive into the park (one-way) and park in the spots on your left by the Lawn Bowling / Playground / Baseball Diamond. Meet in the parking area.

DISTANCE

7- 8 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate Pace :3-4 kms per hour

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 3 hours, including stops

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to challenging terrain with a long section of uphill as we climb the escarpment during the first half of the hike.  Some sections with uneven ground, rocks and tree routes.  Some muddy sections.  Small sections of steeper 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

Most of the hike is in the forest, with beautiful views at both Tews Falls and Dundas Peak.

The ET&T Revisited series offers hikes that follow local trails that a group of hikers compiled into a guide book 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 20 hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.

•  Icers/crampons are mandatory in snowy slippery conditions

•  Hiking poles will be helpful.

•  Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring snow proof winter wear.

•  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