Hiking Dundas Valley Monarch Trail and Beyond

HIKE TITLE

Dundas Valley Monarch Trail and Beyond

DATE

Saturday, June 21, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sharon Davis Payton spayton1988@gmail.com

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Cell:  905 920 2765

GENERAL LOCATION

Dundas Valley Conservation Area

START TIME

9:15 for 9:30 start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Park and meet behind Shoppers Drug Mart in University Plaza, 101 Osler Dr. Hamilton, Dundas

DISTANCE

12 km +/-

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate - Fast 4+ km per hour

DURATION APPROX

3 – 3.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate: Rolling terrain with plenty of short and long hills. Trails are relatively wide and smooth with generally good footing. There may be some tricky footing in muddy areas depending on weather conditions.

TYPE OF HIKE:

A big loop combing a variety of trails and possibly some out and back.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Primarily through beautiful hardwood forest. Creeks, ridges, valleys, and escarpment outcrops will add to the scenery.

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

REGISTRATION AND 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 but not essential.

• 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.