Hiking ET&T Series – Christie Lake from Middletown Road (Hike 24)

HIKE TITLE 

ET&T Series – Christie Lake from Middletown Road (Hike 24)

DATE 

Thursday, June 15, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S) 

Jim Daw

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

jimdaw63@gmail.com

289-260-8930

GENERAL LOCATION 

Dundas

START TIME

9:45 AM to start at 10:00 AM

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

White-tailed Deer Access Trail Parking 

405 Middletown Road, Dundas L9H 5E2

Parking location 

Note: Membership or parking payment required

DISTANCE

8 +/- kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3-4 kph

DURATION APPROX 

2 +/- hours

TERRAIN: 

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Mainly easy groomed trails, fields, some low hills, road crossings, dam crossing, some pavement

TYPE OF HIKE: 

Loop hike

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Point of interests

This hike features a large dam, Darnley Falls, mill ruins, and a loop around a forested lake and beach. Hiking the wooded shoreline gives the hiker a feeling of being in the north.  Beautiful any time. This location is historically significant to the development of the Dundas and Hamilton area.

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.