Hiking Spring Valley Trail including Main Loop &Trail Center

HIKE TITLE

Spring Valley Trail including Main Loop &Trail Centre

DATE

Thursday – May 15, 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 Valley

MEETING AND START TIME

Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool

263 Jerseyville Road West

9:15am for a 9:30am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool, 263 Jerseyville Road West

Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool - Google Maps

Overflow parking across the road

DISTANCE

 Approx 9-12km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast

DURATION APPROX

2.5 hours approx. with water, washroom and snack stop at the Trail Centre

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Out and back, including main loop and a stop at a small waterfall

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Beautiful Dundas Valley, wide trails, meandering creeks, spring flowers, boardwalks, LOTS of up and down. 

Given the time of year there could be muddy bits

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 20 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.

• Hiking poles may be helpful but not essential.

• 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.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike