Hiking Borer’s Creek to Cartwright Nature Sanctuary

HIKE TITLE

Borer’s Creek to Cartwright Nature Sanctuary

DATE

Sunday, March 23, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Nancy and Ellen de Guerre

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

ellenbiker@gmail.com 905-864-2589

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Borer’s Creek Conservation Area, Hamilton Area

MEETING AND START TIME

9:45 a.m. arrival for 10:00 start time

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Borer’s Falls Dog Park, 491 York Road, Dundas

Borer's Falls Dog Park

DISTANCE

7.5 km approx..

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate with some challenging parts

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There & Back

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

An interesting hike with a variety of terrain and ecological points of interest. Hike along Ray Lowes Trail, across Valley Road to RBG Berry Tract, which includes a small orchard that frequents deer, and into Cartwright Nature Sanctuary.

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 12 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.

• Icers mandatory in icy conditions.

• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

• Sun protection if necessary.

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