Hiking Creekside and Marshes Trail in the Fall

HIKE TITLE

Creekside and Marshes Trail in the Fall

DATE

Saturday  -  October 25, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sharon Davis Payton

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Cell: 905-920-2765 (day of the hike only)

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Hidden Valley Park, hiking into the Royal Botanical Gardens

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet 9:15am for a 9:30am start time

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Meet at Hidden Valley Park at Playground #1.

1137 Hidden Valley Road, Burlington

Hidden Valley has many possible meeting spots so follow the link exactly. When you first enter the park, watch for a bridge over the creek. After you cross the bridge, veer to the right, into the parking lot across the road from the Baseball Diamond on the left. It is the entrance near park facilities on the right.

Hidden Valley Park Parking Location

DISTANCE

8-10 km +/-

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate pace at 3-4km/hour

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 2.5 - 3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to Moderate, boardwalks, some hills and rough footing. May be muddy in a number of sections if it is not dry or ground has been frozen. 

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Out and back hike with a loop in the Hendrie Valley to Laking Garden. For an extra challenge we will hike up and down “Heartbreak Hill” aka Valley Inn Hill, a 500-meter climb which is part of the Around the Bay Race in Hamilton.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Part of the Hendrie Valley Nature Reserve. The wetlands and marshes are popular for birdwatching. Grindstone Creek is popular for salmon spawning. Wide trails for the most part. 

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 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.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike