Hiking ET&T Series – River and Ruin (Hike 22)

HIKE TITLE 

ET&T Series – River and Ruin (Hike 22)

DATE 

Thursday, June 1, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S) 

Sharon Tkacz

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

sharon.58t@gmail.com

905-630-3533

GENERAL LOCATION 

Burlington 

START TIME

9:45 AM to start at 10:00 AM

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

South end of Twiss Road at 8 Side Road, Burlington,

near the village of Kilbride. 

Roadside parking

Parking Location

DISTANCE

6 +/- kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3-4 kph

DURATION APPROX 

2 +/- hours

TERRAIN: 

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate: part rocky, rugged, uneven footing, with steep sections; and part flat trails.

TYPE OF HIKE: 

Loop hike

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Point of interests

This hike starts and ends with a section of the Bruce Trail, typically hilly and rugged. The middle section is a beautifully forested hike along Bronte Creek, as far as Guelph Line and back to the Bruce Trail; and also features 19^th century ruins.

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. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event. 

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. 
• Bring hiking poles.
• Dress in layers according to weather
• Bring snacks and water

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

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