HIKE TITLE

Battlefield Park / Dofasco Rail Trail

DATE

Tuesday March 18, 2025.

HIKE LEADER(S)

 Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 Day of hike TEXT

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Stoney Creek

Stoney Creek Mountain

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Battlefield Park

77 King Street West

Stoney Creek

(just east of Centennial Parkway)

DISTANCE

12 - 13 KM

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to Fast

DURATION APPROX

3.5- 4 hours.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate (some challenging spots)

Screened pathways, natural trail.

Rocky Bruce Trail

A good climb!!

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

We will enjoy the Historic Area of Battlefield and then climb the escarpment following the main Bruce Trail and a side trail to the top of the Punch Bowl. A nice spring day will allow us to explore the Dofasco Rail Trail and then a nice descent back to the cars.

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 25 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear supportive walking shoes/ hiking boots with good tread.

• Hiking poles may 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” required in winter conditions.

• “Gators” if muddy

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature!

Options for a warm-up afterwards.