Hiking Dundas Valley #3 - Spring Valley Trail to Canterbury Falls

HIKE TITLE

Dundas Valley #3 -- Spring Valley Trail to Canterbury Falls

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday – June 22, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sharon Davis Payton

Debbie Martin

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Spayton1988@gmail.com

Cell: 905-920-2765 (Day of the hike only)

Debbielou707@gmail.com

Cell: 647-500-2965 (Day of the hike only)

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Dundas Valley

MEETING AND START TIME

Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool, 263 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster, ON

Overflow parking across the road at the Little League Ball Diamond

9:15am meeting time for a 9:30am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool, 263 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster, ON

Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool - Google Maps

DISTANCE

9-11km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

3-3.5 hours approx. with water and snack stops

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate, lots of ups and downs, rocky areas

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and back with a possible loop

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Primarily through hardwood forest, meandering creeks, near the headwaters trail, main loop trail, and some out and back. Creeks, valleys, a waterfall, and escarpment views

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 12 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.

•  Hiking poles will be helpful, but not essential.

•  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