Hiking Old Guelph Road to Rock Chapel

HIKE TITLE

Old Guelph Road to Rock Chapel

DATE

Monday, September 15, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Lisa Raftis and Bill Pote

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

raftislisa@gmail.com 416-829-5053

wrsp777@gmail.com  289-772-9490

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Old Guelph Road, Hamilton

MEETING AND START TIME

8:45 am for 9:00 am Start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Bruce Trail Crossing at Hwy. #6 Tunnel

Old Guelph Rd. dead end. Off Patterson Rd.

Km. 65.8 Bruce Trail Guide Ed. 30.

(map 9)

DISTANCE

9 - 12 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3-4 km/hour

DURATION APPROX

3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Challenging with stairs, hills, rocks and tree roots.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Out and back along the main Bruce Trail

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Views of Dundas and Hamilton from the escarpment. We will see an abandoned skateboard park and Borers Falls

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 20 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