Hiking Bruce Trail/Fisher’s Pond

HIKE TITLE 

Bruce Trail/Fisher’s Pond 

DATE 

Saturday, July 10

HIKE LEADER 

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com  905 617 3937

GENERAL LOCATION 

City View Park Kerns Rd. Burlington BTC Map 9

START TIME

Meet at 9:15 am. for a 9:30 am. start

SOECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Meet in the most southern parking lot of City View Park, first parking lot on your right. Do not park near the soccer and baseball fields

DISTANCE

9 to 11 km. depending on return route chosen

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX 

3 hours

TERRAIN: 

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate with some hills and rocky areas. 

TYPE OF HIKE: 

i.e. loop or out and back

Out and Back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Point of interests

We will use BTC main trail and side trails to hike to Fisher’s Pond. Fisher’s Pond is a BTC owned nature reserve. From the trail we will be able to get good views over the escarpment to Hamilton and Lake Ontario. 

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.

REGISTRATION OPENS

2 weeks before the hike

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.
• Dress in layers according to weather
• Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water
• Sun and bug protection if necessary

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed.