Hiking Lookout Hike – Chedoke Rail Trail and Brow

HIKE TITLE

Lookout Hike – Chedoke Rail Trail and Brow

DATE

Sunday, November 23, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Ellen Kennedy

Paul Toffoletti

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Ellen.kennedy12@gmail.com  905-630-1057

Paultgroups@gmail.com    289-230-2038

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Chedoke Golf Club, Hamilton

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 Start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Chedoke Golf Course Parking Lot

Meet at the far end of the Chedoke Golf Club parking lot Chedoke Municipal Golf Club.

Top end of Beddoe Drive.

Please ignore any online reference to 563 Aberdeen Ave.

DISTANCE

8 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2.5 to 3 hrs

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate. Long climb up the rail trail to the top of the escarpment, short hills in Iroquoia Heights. Stairs to come back down the escarpment.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

A large loop.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

We will hike the rail trail up to Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area and return along the brow and back vis the Chedoke stairs. Expect wonderful views over the west end of Hamilton and Dundas. We will also talk about the Cross of Lorraine and the history of this area.

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 17 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

After the hike, there will be an option for a drink or bite to eat at the West Town Grill on Locke Street.

West Town Grill