Hiking ET&T Series – Twiss Road (Hike 12)

HIKE TITLE 

ET&T Series – Twiss Road (Hike 12)

DATE 

Thursday, June 29, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S) 

Jim Daw

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

jimdaw63@gmail.com

289-260-8930

GENERAL LOCATION 

Milton

START TIME

9:45 AM to start at 10:00 AM

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Near 7420 Twiss Road, Milton  L0P 1B0

The Bruce Trail crosses Twiss Road at the bottom of a steep S-curve, about 1.5 km north of Derry Road.

Roadside parking is on both sides of the road. Use caution due to the steep blind curves. 

Parking location

DISTANCE

Two routes 6 km and 4 km +/-

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3-4 kph

DURATION APPROX 

2-3 hours

TERRAIN: 

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate: The west route has small hills, rocky with uneven footing.

The east side is mainly flat, rocky, uneven footing, two short steep sections.

TYPE OF HIKE: 

Out and back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Point of interests

These hikes travel the Bruce Trail featuring cedar and pine forest. There is a pond on the west side, and the east side features rock caves and rock walls. The area is part of the Calcium Pits. 

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.