Hiking Dundas Valley – Sawmill Creek Trail

HIKE TITLE

Dundas Valley – Sawmill Creek Trail

DATE

Friday, April 18, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Jane Walker and Tessy Sagan

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Jwhamilton9@gmail.com  905-807-3025

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 650 Governor’s Road, Dundas

MEETING AND START TIME

9:45am for a 10:00am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

The far parking lot at Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Use the main entrance at 650 Governors Road, Dundas and drive to the last parking lot. Meet in the lot.

650 Governors Road, Dundas, ON L9E 5E3

https://maps.app.goo.gl/qrLAnf8faj9B4p3q6

DISTANCE

6-7 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate.  A mix of terrain including: narrow trails with lots of roots/rocks, often lots of mud, some wide flat gravel paths on the rail trail, some up and down and through a meadow.   A bit of everything!

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

The hike will start at the far parking of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area.  We will explore the Sawmill and Spring Creek trails as well as the rail trail.

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 may 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.

• Icers/traction devices are mandatory in slippery, snow or icy conditions.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature as there may be mud, ice, etc.

Opportunity for a social following the hike.