Hiking Kerncliff Park to Smokey Hollow

HIKE TITLE

Kerncliff Park to Smokey Hollow

DATE

Sunday, October 12, 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)

Kerncliff Park, Burlington

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 8:45am for 9:00am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Kerncliff Park, 2198 Kerns Rd, Burlington

DISTANCE

10 - 12 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely to moderate

DURATION APPROX

3 hours.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to challenging, some steep hills up and down, stairs, rocks and tree roots

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

We will start at Kerncliff Park (porta potty available). Out and back along the main and side trails of the Bruce Trail.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

View of Burlington and Lake Ontario from the escarpment and the falls at Smokey Hollow

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

We will take a 10 minute break at Smokey Hollow to enjoy the falls, take pictures and have snacks