Hiking Summer in Port Dover

HIKE TITLE

Summer in Port Dover

DATE

Tuesday July 22, 2025.

HIKE LEADER(S)

 Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 Day of hike TEXT

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Port Dover

Norfolk County

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Silver Lake Parking Lot

320 Patrick Street

Port Dover 320 St Patrick St - Google Maps

1.5 hours driving time from Burlington.

DISTANCE

10 KM

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

3 – 4 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy

Paved/screened pathway. Sidewalks.

Flat with a few ups and downs.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back with a loop around the town.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

The tradition is back.  Another outing to a lakeside town that comes alive in the summer.  We will enjoy the wetland area of Silver Lake, the easy Lynn Valley Trail and the old downtown core of Port Dover. Also an easy stroll around the Marina.

HIGHLIGHT – Perch and chips or a Golden Glow and an Arbour Dog.

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 30 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear supportive hiking boots/walking shoes with good tread.

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

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

• Sun protection if necessary.

• Bug Protection?

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature!

Perch, Perch and more Perch!