Hiking To the Hollow and Back

HIKE TITLE

To the Hollow and Back

DATE

Saturday, August 9^th, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com 905 617 3937

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

City View Park/Waterdown

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:45 am. for 10:00 am. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

City View Park, Burlington, 2500 Kerns Rd.  There are two entrances to City View Park. Take the one labelled SOUTH ENTRANCE (entrance closest to the top of the escarpment, NOT the soccer fields) 43°21'04.7"N 79°51'44.2"W - Google Maps.         The entrance to the parking lot is on Kerns Rd., just south of Highway 5. (DO NOT meet at Kerncliff Park which is below the escarpment)

DISTANCE

Approx. 8-9 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

Approx 2.5 to 3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate with some rocks and hills

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Join us for this hike from City View Park to Smokey Hollow in Waterdown, with some great views from the escarpment to the south. Learn a little about the former industries in Smokey Hollow with its mills for power. After a snack at Great Falls we will hike back using a parallel route to the one we went out on. Make sure you have plenty of water.

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.

• Sun and bug protection if necessary.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike