Hiking ET&T Series – Hidden Valley Grindstone Creek

HIKE TITLE

ET&T Series – Hidden Valley Grindstone Creek

DATE

Thursday, June 5, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Debbie Martin and 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)

Burlington

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet 9:15 am for a 9:30am start time (NOTE THE TIME)

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

1451 Hidden Valley Road, Burlington

Park at the dead end of Hidden Valley Road, past the houses

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DISTANCE

9+/-km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate pace at 3-4km/hour

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to challenging: rocky and rugged, uneven footing, several steep sections, boardwalks, bridge. Mud is a good possibility if it has rained and will add to the challenge; 

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Out and back plus a loop

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This hike has two parts. The first part follows local trails and the Bruce Trail to the base of Smokey Hollow Falls, and it is the most rugged section. The second part crosses the creek and follows a loop up and down the ravine using the Bruce Trail and unmarked trails.  Besides the waterfall and beautiful Grindstone Creek you may see a beaver dam.  This is one of the longest and most challenging hikes in this series.

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 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.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike