HIKE TITLE

HIKE and SKATE, DUNDAS

DATE

Thursday January 22, 2026.

HIKE LEADER(S)

 Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 Day of hike TEXT

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Dundas Driving Park

Spencer Creek

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 a.m. for 9:30 a.m. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Dundas Driving Park

71 Cross Street

Dundas

Park near Lawn Bowling

DISTANCE

“7” KM

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

1.5 – 2 hours hike.

1 hour “warm-up” (i.e. a stop at Timmies), followed by a ½ hour skate

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to Moderate

Paved path, sidewalks, screened pathways, natural trail.

SMOOTH ice surface.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back.

As many loops on the skating oval as you like!

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

A nice easy walk through old Dundas, past the Cactus remains and along Spencer Creek. A warm-up stop on the way back to the cars.

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 walking shoes/ 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 required

• SKATES

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature!

Many options for the warm-up afterwards.

Downtown Dundas or a “Timmies”