Hiking Hidden Valley (A cooler option!)

HIKE TITLE

Hidden Valley (A cooler option!)

DATE

Tuesday June 24, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Hidden Valley, RBG

Burlington

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Read the directions carefully as there are many parking options in Hidden Valley Park.

Exit from Plains Rd. driving north on Howard Rd.

Follow the bend to the left onto Lemonville Rd.

Stay to the right to drive onto Hidden Valley Rd.

Parking Lot on right, across from Playground #1

DISTANCE

8 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2.5 - 3 Hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

LAST MINUTE CHANGE! Forecast 33 degrees and humid. So, let’s head to the shady valley. We will enjoy the trails of Hidden Valley Park and the RBG following Grindstone Creek. A nice up hill and a loop around Valley Inn Rd. and more of the RBG trails. “11 zee” will be at Easterbrooks for a treat.

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 25 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.

• Can be MUDDY!

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature!