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HIKE TITLE
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Grindstone Creek
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DATE
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Thursday May 15, 2025
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Patti Blair and Jim Blair
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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pattiblair87@gmail.com Cell: 905 906 6941
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GENERAL LOCATION
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Burlington / Waterdown
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START TIME
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6:15 for 6:30 start
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MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Please read description. It is hard to get an accurate google link
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The end of Hidden Valley Road in Burlington. 1451 Hidden Valley Rd - Google Maps Access is through Hidden Valley Park in Aldershot. Once in the park, follow signs to Hidden Valley Road and park at the dead end at the very end of Hidden Valley Road.
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DISTANCE
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6 -7 kms
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Moderate: 3 – 3.5 kms per hour
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DURATION APPROX
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2 hours
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Moderate to Challenging: There will be some hills and some rugged trail with sections of tricky footing. Possible mud in wet conditions
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TYPE OF HIKE:
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Some out and back and possibly some loops.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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We will work our way upstream along the very scenic Grindstone Creek. We may make it to Smokey Hollow Falls in Waterdown or turn around sooner depending on daylight. Some sections will be on the Bruce Trail.
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
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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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ONLINE REGISTRATION &
HIKER GROUP SIZE
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Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event
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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
• Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water
• Bug protection
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GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are average and depending on the terrain.
TERRAIN - Easy: mostly flat and usually good footing (i.e. rail trails, Confederation Park, Bay Front Park), Moderate: some hills and/or poor footing (Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, etc.) and Challenging: steep hills and strenuous footing (Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, Dundas Valley and Red Hill Valley). Please note variations can be expected with weather conditions.
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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