Hiking Lookout Series - Falls Escarpment Hike

HIKE TITLE

Lookout Series - Falls Escarpment Hike    

DATE

Saturday, October 04, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Frank Vajda

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

frank.vajda5@outlook.com   905-510-4103

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Borer’s Falls Conservation Area, Spencer Gorge

(RBG Rock Chapel Sanctuary)

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:45 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

318 Rock Chapel Road: KM62.0,

Edition 30 Bruce Trail Map.,

RBG Borer’s Falls Paid Parking Only (opens 8:00AM) Pay for metered parking using your credit card or display your RBG annual membership card and park for free.

DISTANCE

Approx. 15 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to Fast: 3-4 km/hr

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 4 hrs

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Varied. Some flat sections plus challenging rocky or gravel descents and ascents along the side of the escarpment.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

Out and Back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

The Lookout Series offers hikes that showcase some of the wonderful vistas in our area.

Escarpment views from Borer’s Falls to Tews Falls following the Main Bruce Trail accessing Tews Falls Side Trail and Glen Ferguson Side Trail

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 OPENS

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

• Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water

• Sun and bug protection if necessary