Hiking Felker’s Falls & BT Trails – Celebrating the start of the New Year!

HIKE TITLE

Felker’s Falls & BT Trails – Celebrating the start of the New Year!

DATE

Thursday, January 1, 2026

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Pomeroy/Isabel Bravo

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

pomeroyd@yahoo.com 289.680.7684

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Upper Stoney Creek in Hamilton

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Meet at the Felker’s Fall Conservation Area Parking Lot,    43 Ackland St, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 1R3

Felker’s Falls Conservation Parking

DISTANCE

6 - 7 km approx.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely to moderate, approx. 3 km per hour

DURATION APPROX

2.5 hours including breaks

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Relatively easy with some gentle ups and downs. Trails are relatively wide and smooth. Some tricky footing depending on weather conditions.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

There and Back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Hike will take us along part of The East Mountain Trail and Bruce Trail in Stoney Creek. Depending on the weather we might see some water on the Felker’s fall.

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 15 registrants are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.

• Hiking poles will be helpful.

• Icers are mandatory in wintry conditions.

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

• Bring snacks and enough water or a thermos with your favourite drink for the duration of the hike.

• Sun and bug protection if necessary.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Social will be done during the hike. Possible Tim Horton coffee but you will be informed at the hike.