Hiking Confederation Trail

HIKE TITLE

CONFEDERATION TRAIL

DATE

Thursday January 15, 2026.

HIKE LEADER(S)

 Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 Day of hike

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Confederation Beach Park

East Hamilton

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)

Confederation Beach Park

581 Van Wagner’s Beach Road,   Hamilton

Parking Lot at the Bend

Confederation Beach Park - Google Maps

DISTANCE

11 km plus 5km option

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast

DURATION APPROX

 4 – 4.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy

Paved pathways, screened pathways. Some natural trails.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

 A good hike if it’s not breezy. We will head for the lift bridge and back enjoying the older small cottages and the more modern renovations of the beach strip. The bonus will be east along the Confederation Park trail and back

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.

• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

• Sun protection if necessary.

• “Icers” may be necessary.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature!

A fish and chip lunch afterwards?