HIKE TITLE

Dundas Valley - Canterbury and Sherman Falls

DATE

Saturday, December 14, 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)

The Ancaster Mill, Ancaster

MEETING AND START TIME

9:00am for a 9:15am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

The upper parking lot on the right side of the road, about 150m past The Ancaster Mill, on Old Dundas Road, near Wilson St. E, Ancaster.

Parking lot: 531 Old Dundas Rd, Hamilton, ON L9G 3E1

Exact location: 43°13'57.4"N 79°58'30.3"W

531 Old Dundas Rd, Hamilton

DISTANCE

7- 8 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2 – 2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate.  A mix of terrain including narrow trails with lots of roots/rocks, some wide flat gravel paths, a couple of good hills up and down and a section of the Bruce Trail.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

The hike will start at the upper parking lot just past the Ancaster Mill on Old Dundas Rd.  We will enjoy sections of a variety of interesting trails in Dundas Valley, including the Heritage Trail, Main Loop, Monarch Trail as well as the Bruce Trail side trail to lovely Canterbury and Sherman Falls.

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 may 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.

• Icers/traction devices are mandatory in slippery, snow or icy conditions.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature as there may be mud, ice, etc.

Opportunity for a social following the hike.