Hiking Burlington / Waterdown Bruce Trail

HIKE TITLE

 Burlington / Waterdown Bruce Trail

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday May 21, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

City View Park

Burlington

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

City View Park

Bruce Trail Parking Lot (closest to escarpment)

Kearns Rd.

City View Parking Lot

DISTANCE

14 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast

DURATION APPROX

3.5 - 4 Hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging

Typical BRUCE Trail – Rocky, Steep climbs and “mud?”

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back with 2 loops by the falls at Smokey Hollow.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

One of MY favorites!!

We will follow the Bruce Trail towards Waterdown and take in the views of Burlington and Hamilton. A great 11 zee spot overlooking Grindstone Creek. We will “monitor” the side trails around the falls and head back. We will also see how busy Conservation Halton was with their forest rehab program.

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 30 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

Prepare for Mother Nature!

Williams stop afterwards.