Hiking Lookout Series - Grimsby Bruce Trail Escarpment Views (Alternate Short Hike)

HIKE TITLE

 Lookout Series - Grimsby Bruce Trail Escarpment Views

** Alternate Short Hike**

DATE

Sunday November 16, 2025.

HIKE LEADER

Frank Vajda

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Frank.vajda5@outlook.com       

905-510-4103

START TIME

Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Grimsby Lions Pool

1 Elm Street

Grimsby

DISTANCE

Approx 7 ½ km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely to Moderate. 3-4 KM/H

Duration

Approx. 3 hrs.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Challenging vertical climbs and descents along the side of the escarpment.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

Loop.       

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

The lookout series offers hikes that showcase some of the wonderful vistas in our area.

Hike from Grimsby Lions Pool taking the Forty Mile Creek side trail to Main Bruce Trail. We will take in the vistas as we make our way to Grimsby Point. From the Point hike to Beamer Memorial Conservation Area. Short road walk along Quarry Road turning left along Ridge Road to Beamers Falls. Beamers Falls Side Trail takes us back to Main Bruce Trail forming a loop as we return to Grimsby Lions Pool.

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.

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

• Carry rain wear just in case

• Bring lots of snacks and plenty of water

• Sun and bug protection if necessary