Hiking Dundas Valley Main Loop – 5km

HIKE TITLE

Dundas Valley Main Loop – 5km

DATE

Monday, February 5, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Jane Walker and Tessy Sagan

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Jwhamilton9@gmail.com 905-807-3025

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Dundas, off Governor’s Road

MEETING AND START TIME

9:45 am for a 10:00 a.m. start. Dundas Valley Conservation Area.

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Continue driving through the main entrance of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area to the largest parking lot at the very end of the road.  We will meet at the entrance to the trails beside the large map, at the end of the parking lot. 

Cost: free for members of the Hamilton Conservation/Dundas Valley Conservation Area with a membership card.  Otherwise it’s $11 by credit card at the kiosk at 650 Governor’s Road, Dundas, per vehicle.

Directions: Turn into Dundas Valley Conservation Area: 650 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 5E3

Parking and meeting spot: https://www.google.com/maps

DISTANCE

5 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate. The trail is fairly wide with gravel, hard-packed earth, a couple of wooden bridges and sometimes mud as the surface.  Hilly in places, sometimes loose stones/rocks/tree roots.  May have snow/ice.  Be prepared.  Bring icers.

TYPE OF HIKE:

There and back plus a loop

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

A personal favourite, Main Loop is a journey through mature deciduous forest, hemlock groves, stream valleys, an old apple orchard and open meadow.  Points of interest include the Trail Centre, Hermitage Ruins, Sulphur Spring and Hermitage Cascade. 

A washroom is usually open at the Trail Centre, about 200 feet in from the beginning and end of our hike.

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 

Two 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 may be helpful.

•  Traction device for hiking boots such as Yaktrax or Icers are mandatory for slippery, snowy or icy conditions.

•  Dress in layers according to weather.

•  Wear or bring waterproof rainwear.

•  Bring snacks and WATER!