Hiking Borer’s Falls – Rock Chapel Sanctuary – 7 km

HIKE TITLE

Borer’s Falls – Rock Chapel Sanctuary – 7 km

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, December 11, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Tessy Sagan and Jane Walker

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

tsagan16@hotmail.com (289) 928-3235

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Borer’s Falls – York Road near Valley Road, Dundas

MEETING AND START TIME

9:45 am (hike will leave at 10:00am)

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Address: Borer’s Falls Dog Park, 491 York Road (near Valley Road) Dundas L9H 5Z9  Borer's Falls Dog Park - Google Maps

Parking and meeting spot: Meet at the Borer’s Falls dog park on York Road to hike the Borer’s Falls Trails.

Cost: Free parking.

DISTANCE

7 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Challenging at times especially in winter, steep hills, large rocks, wooden stairs.  Becomes moderate once we’re on top of the escarpment.  Challenging descent.  Lots of rocks/tree roots, narrow trail through the forest.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and back.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Panoramic views once we reach the top of the escarpment but the first 20 minutes or so of the hike is straight uphill over tree roots, rocks and wooden stairs.    A bit of a climb but lovely once there!  We’ll walk along the escarpment to a beautiful view of Borer’s Falls, a 15-metre-high ribbon-style falls and continue to the Rock Chapel Sanctuary part of RBG and an old Sugar Shack.  For part of the hike, we’ll be along-side Rock Chapel Road.

If winter has arrived, ice grippers/trax will be a necessity. 

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 12 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

•  Ice grippers or Trax for your boots may well be necessary – watch the weather.

•  Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear, mittens and hats.

•  Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

•  Sun and bug protection if necessary.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Optional social afterwards at Detour Café, 41 King St. West Dundas L9H 1T5