Hiking Dundurn Park and Princess Point

HIKE TITLE

Dundurn Park and Princess Point

DATE

Tuesday, August  27^th, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Craig Sim

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

cell 289 659 0007 (cell for day of hike only)

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Dundurn Park, Hamilton

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet 9:15 for 9:30 a.m. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Dundurn Park, parking lot by Dundurn Castle, end of lot farthest from Dundurn Castle, York Rd near intersection of Dundurn Dundurn Castle Parking Lot - Google Maps

DISTANCE

13 km +/-

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to Brisk

DURATION APPROX

Approx 3.5-4 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to Moderate, some hills, good footing in dry conditions, some roots, some paved and some dirt paths

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Combination

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Dundurn Park to Princess Point via stairs, various trails with good views of Cootes Paradise.

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 20 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

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

• 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 Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Optional beverage/lunch stop after hike