The difficulty of a hike is determined by the speed, distance, elevation gain and terrain. Please read the template to determine if the hike is right for you. More descriptors are included in the Guiding Notes below the template.
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HIKE TITLE
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Waterfalls Series: Hilton Falls
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DATE
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Thursday, April 09, 2026
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HIKE LEADER
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Ion Bertume / Rosemarie Abrecht
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LEADER EMAIL AND CELL PHONE NUMBER
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ib8250753@gmail.com 437-484.-4884 r.abrecht@hotmail.com 905-916-0703
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MEETING TIME @ START TIME
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Meet at 9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start
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MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
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Parking lot of Hilton Conservation Area
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MEETING MAP (link)
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Hilton Falls Conservation Area |
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ENTRANCE FEES
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Online - (parkvisit.ca) Adult $10.25 Seniors $ 8.25+HST
At Gate – Adult $12.00 Seniors: $ 9.75+HST
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DISTANCE
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Options:
Shorter hike approx. 6.5 km
Longer hike approx. 11km
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DURATION OF HIKE
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Approx. 2+ hrs. for short hike and 3.5+ hrs. for long hike
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SPEED Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Moderate: 3-4 km/hr.
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ELEVATION GAIN Low / Moderate / High
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Low: mostly flat – gradual climbs, a few hills.
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TERRAIN Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Easy: usually good footing. Forested trails. Obstacles like rocks or roots.
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TYPE OF HIKE:
Loop, There & Back, Combination
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Loop.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests, Notes, Specifics to this hike
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Greater Hamilton is noted as “The City of Waterfalls”, boasting over 100 waterfalls, plunging over the Nagara Escarpment. The Waterfalls Hike Series introduces hikers to the most popular of the area’s stunning waterfalls. Hilton Falls is a classic plunge waterfall in a forested setting. There is a Visitor Centre close to the parking area. Hike will follow several well-established trails arriving to Sixteen Mile Creek and Hilton Falls, which is a good place for a picnic – lunch stop. There are ruins of an old mill as back in the 1800s this site used to be a (probably) vibrant town with mills & stores.
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REGISTRATION is required. Opens 2 weeks prior to the hike
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A Must. Up to 12 hikers may register. Leaders appreciate early registration but you can register at the last minute. Please join the Waiting List if the hike is full.
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CANCELLATION
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• 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.
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WHAT TO BRING
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• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.
• Hiking poles will be helpful.
• Dress in layers according to weather, wear/bring waterproof rainwear
• Sun & bugs protection as appropriate
• Bring lots of snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.
• Icers are mandatory in winter conditions
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GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Pace refers to the speed of walking. Rest stops are not figured in to the overall pace, however they are figured in to the duration of the hike. These paces represent an average and may vary depending on the terrain, weather, group size, etc.
Leisurely: 3 km/hour or less.
Moderate: 3-4 km/hour
Fast: 4-5 km/hour.
TERRAIN – This refers to the footing on the trail itself and is influenced by the presence of rocks, roots, step-ups and step-downs, as well as the width of the trail. Please note variations can be expected with wet or icy conditions.
Easy: wide trails, may be paved or hard packed, mostly good footing, i.e. rail trails, waterfront trails
Moderate: some tricky footing, i.e. Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, Conservation Areas, RBG trails
Challenging: significant areas of tricky footing (some parts of the Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, up and down the escarpment).
ELEVATION: This refers to the accumulated elevation gained over the course of the hike.
Low: route is mostly flat but may include some gentle ups and downs
Moderate: route has hills, a few may be steep and/or long, but also some flat areas
Challenging: route has lots of hills, some of which are steep and long and few areas that are flat
Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member. Registration is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.
Attention Past Members: You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.
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