Hiking Borer’s Falls and Rock Chapel Nature Sanctuary

HIKE TITLE

Borer’s Falls and Rock Chapel Nature Sanctuary

DATE

Friday, September 19, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Ellen and Nancy de Guerre

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

ellenbiker@gmail.com 905-864-2589

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Borer’s Creek Conservation Area, Hamilton Area

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 a.m. arrival for 9:30 start time

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Borer’s Falls Dog Park, 491 York Road, Dundas

Borer's Falls Dog Park - Google Maps

DISTANCE

7.5 km approx.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2 - 2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate with some rocks and roots and one challenging hill!!

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Lollipop, There & Back with a loop

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Hike Ray Lowes Trail to Escarpment Bruce Trail to Rock Chapel Nature Sanctuary (varied terrain with lovely lookouts at top of escarpment)

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 12 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