Hiking Hamilton Redhill Valley Loop

HIKE TITLE

Hamilton Redhill Valley Loop

DATE

Sunday, April 13, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Tammy Ross

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

tammyross@rogers.com 905-518-6942

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Hamilton Mountain Brow

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:15am for 9:30am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Hamilton mountain at top of Kenilworth stairs. (Mountain Brow Blvd & Margate Ave) Parking available in pull-offs along Mountain Brow Blvd or plenty of neighbourhood parking.

DISTANCE

8-9km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate – 3-4 kms/hr

DURATION APPROX

2.5-3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop (mixed terrain)

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

We will be using stairs, rail trail, Bruce Trail, sidewalks and Redhill Valley trails. Descending & ascending escarpment. Since it is spring, trails may be muddy. Should we have a late snowfall could require icers.

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 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.

• May be muddy

• If we have a late snowfall & cold weather icers may be required.

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