Hiking Bruce Trail Behind Waterdown

HIKE TITLE

Bruce Trail Behind Waterdown

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday May 16 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Patti Blair

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

pblair24@cogeco.ca 905 906 6941

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Waterdown

MEETING AND START TIME

6:15 for 6:30 PM start.

Bruce Trail where the tunnel goes under Highway #6

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Patterson Rd. Dead End at Hwy. #6

Km. 65.8 Bruce Trail Guide Ed. 30 (map 9)

DISTANCE

6 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

moderate

DURATION APPROX

1.5 – 2 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging. Classic Bruce Trail with Rocky sections and some good ups and downs.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and back along the Bruce Trail. Start at the tunnel, hike to Snake Rd and return.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

A beautiful and classic Bruce Trail hike through the forest with rocky outcroppings and some hills.

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.

•  Bug protection required at this time of year

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike