Hiking ET&T Series: Balls Falls

HIKE TITLE

ET&T Series:  Ball’s Falls

DATE

Thursday, May 8th, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Craig Sim

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

simcraig54@gmail.com

cell 289 659 0007 (cell for day of hike only)

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

5th Avenue, Vineland

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet 9:15 for 9:30 a.m. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Parking on the short laneway next to 5th Avenue, Vineland.

43°08'32.3"N 79°23'26.8"W - Google Maps

DISTANCE

7km (approximate)

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3-4k/hr

DURATION APPROX

Approx 3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate, some hills, short roadside section, some uneven footing.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Out and back.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

5th Avenue to Upper and Lower Ball’s Falls and return. Enjoy looking at heritage buildings at Ball’s Falls  Conservation Area. Pretty views. *Wise to come early for parking!*  

The ET&T Revisited series offers hikes that follow local trails that a group of hikers compiled into a guide book titled “Escarpment Trails and Treks: Two-hour Hikes in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara”. These hikes are ideal for getting to know local trails in only 2-3 hours and all in close proximity to your home in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara Region, Southern Ontario.

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 or hiking shoes 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 protection if necessary. 

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Optional beverage/lunch stop after hike