Hiking Lookout Series - Dundas Valley McCormack Trail

HIKE TITLE

Lookout Series - Dundas Valley McCormack Trail

DATE

Thursday, October 23, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Debbie Martin

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Cell:  647-500-2965

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 650 Governor’s Road

MEETING AND START TIME

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

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Drive through the main entrance of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area to the largest parking lot at the very end of the road. Walk a few hundred meters to the Trail Centre It takes a few minutes to walk from the parking lot to the Trail Centre, so give yourself extra time. We will meet at the Trail Centre.

Dundas Valley Conservation Area - Google Maps

COST: Entrance fee is free for HCA/Dundas Valley members; $11.00 per vehicle for non-members. Pay by credit card at kiosk at entrance

DISTANCE

Approx. 7 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

3-4 km/hr

DURATION APPROX

Approx 2.5 hours   

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to challenging. Some of the trail overlaps with Bruce Trail. Lots of up and down with some steep hills, rocky, can have muddy, swampy sections if it has rained.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Combination Loop hike and out and back.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

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

Carolinian Forest, a woodland pond, horse farm, and a variety of lookout points and escarpment views

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 10 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.

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