Hiking Hidden Valley Grindstone Creek and Smokey Hollow

HIKE TITLE

Hidden Valley Grindstone Creek and Smokey Hollow

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, July 19, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sharon Davis Payton

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Cell: 905-920-2765 (day of the hike only)

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Burlington/Aldershot

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet 9:15 am for a 9:30am start time

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

1451 Hidden Valley Road, Burlington

Park in the lot at the dead end of Hidden Valley Road, past the houses. You may want to stop at the facilities on the right, across from the playground, as you enter Hidden Valley Road before continuing on.

DISTANCE

9-10+/-km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate pace at 3-4km/hour

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 2.5-3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to challenging: rocky and rugged, uneven footing,  several steep sections that are quite narrow, several sets of stairs as well. 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 small loop

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Will be taking a portion out of one of the ET&T series. The hike follows local trails along Grindstone Creek and connects with the Bruce Trail to Smokey Hollow Falls, and it is the most rugged section. We will see a waterfall and the beautiful Grindstone Creek.

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.

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