Hiking Crooks Hollow & Webster’s Falls – 7-8 km

HIKE TITLE

Crooks Hollow & Webster’s Falls – 7-8 km

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, May 25, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Jane Walker and Tessy Sagan

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Jwhamilton9@gmail.com  905-807-3025

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Greensville - Dundas

MEETING AND START TIME

10 am for a 10:15 am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Parking lot: Crooks Hollow Conservation Area, 756 Crooks Hollow Road, Dundas, L9H 5E2

Cost: free for Hamilton Conservation Area members with pass displayed.  Otherwise, Pay and Display, $16 by credit/debit. Payable on-site.  Exact change needed if paying by cash.

DISTANCE

+/- 7-8 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate.  An interesting mix of terrain, some narrow and perhaps muddy parts along the riverside, with tree roots thrown in for interest and a few wooden bridges (slippery when wet).   Be prepared to wear long pants as we walk close to long grasses.  

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Primarily out and back with a little loop at the halfway point.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Hike & History.  Starting at the parking lot on Crooks’ Hollow Road, we’ll walk along Spencer Creek and then onto the spectacularly beautiful Webster’s Falls, where, if the weather is right, we’ll stop for our snack and admire the view.

Lots of early 1800’s Ontario history to be found along our walk, from ruins of a blanket factory to the old dams used to power several mills. 

Seasonal washrooms at Webster’s Falls should be open but no guarantees.

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

•  Something to sit on for when we stop for our snack.

•  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.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature as there may be mud, sunshine, bugs, etc.