Hiking Dundas Valley - Spring Creek and McCormack Trails

HIKE TITLE

Dundas Valley - Spring Creek and McCormack Trails

DATE

Friday, May 23, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Nancy and Ellen de Guerre

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

ellenbiker@gmail.com 905-864-2589

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Dundas Valley, Hamilton

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 a.m. arrival for 9:30 start time

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Sanctuary Park, 11 Skyline Dr., Dundas

Sanctuary Park Parking Lot

DISTANCE

11 km approx..

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to Fast (Fast along the flat Rail Trail)

DURATION APPROX

3 – 3.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to challenging - a few long hills, but also partially rail trail on return

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Combination - there and back with a lollipop and slightly different return (rail trail)

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

From Sanctuary Park to Spring Creek Trail, passing Dundas Valley Trail Centre, then along McCormack Trail (Bruce Trail), continuing across Governor’s Road to complete a loop before returning. Varied landscape including dirt and rocks, grass and rolling hills with sweeping views, and a peaceful stop at McCormack's Pond.

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 12 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. Extra may be needed due to hilly terrain!

• Sun and bug protection if necessary.

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