HOC Newsletter - Spring Edition
HIKE TITLE
Borer’s Creek to Cartwright Nature Sanctuary
DATE
Sunday, July 6, 2025
HIKE LEADER(S)
Nancy de Guerre and Ellen de Guerre
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
ellenbiker@gmail.com 905-864-2589
GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
Borer’s Creek Conservation Area, Hamilton Area
MEETING AND START TIME
8:15 a.m. arrival for 8:30 start time
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
Borer’s Falls Dog Park, 491 York Road, Dundas
Borer's Falls Dog Park - Google Maps
DISTANCE
7.5 km approx.
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate
DURATION APPROX
2.5 hours
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate with some challenging hills!!
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
There & Back, including a short loop.
HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Starting on Ray Lowes (Bruce sidetrail), across Valley Road to RBG Berry Tract, and into Cartwright Nature Sanctuary for a short loop before returning.
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.
• Sun and bug protection if necessary.
Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisurely: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are an average and will depend on the terrain and weather. Rest stops are not included in the overall pace.
TERRAIN - Easy: mostly flat and usually good footing (i.e. rail trails, Confederation Park, Bay Front Park), Moderate: some hills and/or poor footing (Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, etc.) and Challenging: steep long hills and strenuous footing (some parts of the Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, up and down the escarpment). Please note variations can be expected with wet or icy conditions.
Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two (2) club activities as a Non-Member. You will have to agree to a waiver of participation when you register. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member.
Attention Past Members: You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.
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