Hiking ET & T Series: River and Ruins

HIKE TITLE

ET & T SERIES River and Ruins

DATE

Saturday May 24, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Collette & Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 TEXT

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

River and Ruins

Lowville, North Burlington

MEETING AND START TIME

9:45 for a 10:00 a.m. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Corner of Twiss Rd. and 8 Side Rd.

(west of Guelph Line)

North Burlington

Twiss Rd & 8 Sideroad - Google Maps

Please only park on one side of the road. Dave will direct parking locations upon arrival

DISTANCE

8 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2.5 Hours Approx.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging

ROCKY Bruce Trail!

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

The ET & T REVISITED SERIES offers hikes that follow local trails that a group of hikers compiled into a guidebook titled “Escarpment Trails and Treks: Two Hour Hikes in Halton, Hamilton & Niagara.” These hikes are ideal for getting to know local trails in only 2-3 hours and all in close proximity to your home in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara Region of Southern Ontario.

**ON today’s hike we will enjoy the beautiful main Bruce Trail as it crosses Bronte Creek. The River and Ruins Side Trail has an amazing board walk as the trail loops around the valley near Lowville.

This is a challenging hike with “some good ups and downs.”

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 20 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.

• Icers may be necessary

• May be MUDDY!

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature!