Hiking Waterdown Bruce Trail

Waterdown Bruce Trail

DATE

Tuesday April 15, 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)

Cityview Park

Burlington

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Cityview Park, Kerns Road

Burlington

** Use the SECOND entrance south of Dundas St. (Highway 5).  Don’t use the entrance to the sports fields but the entrance closer to the top of the escarpment and the trails.

DISTANCE

“12” KM

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast

DURATION APPROX

 3.5 hours. Approx.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging

Screened pathway. Natural trails.

Some Typical Bruce Trail.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back with a Loop

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

An easier hike along the escarpment ridge toward the falls in Waterdown. A possible loop around the Eric Best Side Trail or the views over Burlington from the McNally Side Trail.

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 on 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 walking shoes/ hiking boots with good tread.

• 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.

• Bug Protection?

• Prepare for Mother Nature!

Other Specifics to Your Hike

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