Hiking Valentine’s Day Ramble/Easy Does It

HIKE TITLE

Valentine’s Day Ramble/Easy Does It

DATE

Saturday, February 14, 2026

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com  905-617-3937

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Dundas Valley Trail Centre, West of Dundas

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00 am. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Dundas Valley Trail Centre, 650 Governor’s Rd., Dundas Meet in the last, largest parking lot on your left. After check in you can walk up to the trail centre for bathrooms and to stay warm. Icers should not be worn inside the trail centre.

Entrance fee at the main gate is $11.50 per vehicle if you do not have an annual pass.  Pay at the gate with credit card

DISTANCE

Approx.. 7 km.  

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate with hills

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Two loops

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Join us for this beautiful hike in the beautiful Dundas Valley for two loops. We will hike the Sawmill Valley trail returning to the Trail Centre and then hike the Deer Run Trail where we are likely to see deer.

Optional refreshment stop afterwards

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 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.

• Icers are Mandatory in winter conditions

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Optional refreshment stop afterwards