Hiking Hidden Valley in the Spring

HIKE TITLE

Hidden Valley in the Spring

DATE

Tuesday April 22, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Hidden Valley, RBG

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)

Hidden Valley Park.

Hidden Valley Park Playground #1 - Google Maps

Read the directions carefully as there many parking options in Hidden Valley.

Exit from Plains Rd. driving north on Howard Rd.

Follow the bend to the left onto Lemonville Rd.

Stay to the right to drive onto Hidden Valley Rd.

Parking Lot on right, across from Playground #1

DISTANCE

8 km. with a 5 km extra option

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast

DURATION APPROX

3-4 Hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop with a There and Back as the extra

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

We will enjoy the trails of Hidden Valley Park and the RBG following Grindstone Creek to see the spring rainbow trout. A nice up hill and a loop around Valley Inn Rd. and more of the RBG trails. After passing the cars we continue up Hidden Valley Rd. to join the Bruce Trail at the Grindstone Creek bridge.

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 25 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.

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

• Sun and bug protection if necessary.

• Can be MUDDY!

• Prepare for Mather Nature!

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