Hiking Dundas Valley Loops

HIKE TITLE

Dundas Valley Loops

DATE

Tuesday December 12, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com 907 617 3937

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Dundas

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:45 am. for 10:00 am. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Main Gate Entrance, 650 Governor’s Rd. Dundas. Drive to the last parking lot and then walk 300 meters up to the Trail Centre where the hike will start. Dundas Valley Trail Centre - Google Maps

Bathrooms available in centre. Parking fee at the gate or Conservation Area pass.

DISTANCE

Approx. 9 km. – 10 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely pace

DURATION APPROX

3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate with hills and some poor footing.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loops/There and back

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This hike will take us on several loops through the valley including seeing two waterfalls. We will use a combination of the main Bruce Trail, blue side trails and Conservation Area trails. Bring water, a snack and poles if using. We might need icers. Appropriate hiking footwear necessary. Expect some hills and rocky areas.

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 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

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

•  Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

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

•  Sun and bug protection if necessary.

•  Other equipment/wear required for the season (icers in winter, etc.)

Other Specifics to Your Hike