Hiking ET&T Revisited: Borer’s Falls

HIKE TITLE

ET&T Revisited: Borer’s Falls  

DATE

Thursday, March 13, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sharon Davis Payton

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Spayton1988@gmail.com

Cell: 905-920-2765 (day of the hike only)

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Dundas

MEETING AND START TIME

Borer’s Falls Dog Park

9:45am for a 10:00am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Borer’s Falls Dog Park

491 York Road, Dundas, L9H 4Z9

Borer's Falls Dog Park

DISTANCE

 7+/-kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2 to 2.5 hours approx. with water breaks

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate: hills with at least one very steep hill, rocky, narrow paths, stairs, short roadside walk.

Mud is possible if ground is not frozen and will add to the challenge.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Out and back hike that includes a ruin of a homestead fence at the top of escarpment. We will see a waterfall known as Borer’s Falls or Rock Chapel Falls and as we follow the escarpment trail we will come to an old Sugar Shack – which is also our turnaround point.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This hike climbs the escarpment using the Bruce Trail and side trails. 

The ET&T Revisited series hikes 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 very special and 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 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.

• Hiking poles may be helpful given the terrain

• 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.

• Icers are mandatory in winter conditions.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike