Hiking Falls Escarpment Hike

HIKE TITLE

Falls Escarpment Hike

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, April 27, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Frank Vajda     

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

frank.vajda5@outlook.com   905-510-4103

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

DUNDAS ESCARPMENT

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet- 9:15AM.  Hike Start- 9:30AM

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Borer’s Falls Paid Parking (opens 8:00AM) Paid parking unless you display your RBG membership card. 318 Rock Chapel Road: Borer’s Falls Conservation Area, Dundas.

KM62.0, Edition 30 Bruce Trail Map.,

DISTANCE

APPROX. 15 KM       

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

3-4 KM/HR

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 4 Hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Varied. Some flat sections plus challenging rocky or gravel descents and ascents along the side of the escarpment.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Out and Back

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Escarpment views from Borer’s Falls to Tews Falls following the Main Bruce Trail accessing Tews Falls Side Trail and Glen Ferguson Side Trail

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.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike