Hiking Cootes Paradise North Shore

HIKE TITLE

Cootes Paradise North Shore

DATE

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Nancy de Guerre, Ellen de Guerre

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

ndeguerre@cogeco.ca, 289-242-1261

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Royal Botanical Gardens Trails surrounding the Arboretum, Hamilton

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:15 for 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Raspberry House parking lot (North of main lot) in the RBG Arboretum site, located at 16 Old Guelph Road, Hamilton. NOTE: Parking FREE to RBG members (with access card) but otherwise metered parking is in effect. ($5/hr to a max. of $15)

Arboretum Parking Lots shows Raspberry House

DISTANCE

Approx. 8k

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate with a few small hills and some flat, easy sections

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop with some overlap

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Hiking a variety of trails and terrains (open, wooded, marsh) in Cootes Paradise North area, including Homestead, Grey Doe, Captain Cootes, Marsh Walk, Bull’s Point and the lesser travelled Hopkin’s Loop. We will get a glimpse of Cootes Paradise Marsh for bird viewing and deer can often be seen in the woods. 

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 necessary.

• Be prepared for mud!!

• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear, gators.

• 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

Moderate pace with time to slow down in a couple of spots to spy birds or other wildlife.