Hiking City View Park

HIKE TITLE

City View Park

DATE

Sunday, December 7, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Frank Vajda

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

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

GENERAL LOCATION

City View Park

2500 Kerns Road, Burlington

MEETING AND START TIME

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

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

 City View Park

There are two entrances to City View Park. Take the one labelled SOUTH ENTRANCE (entrance closest to the top of the escarpment, NOT the soccer fields) 

The entrance to the parking lot is on Kerns Rd., just south of Highway 5. (DO NOT meet at Kerncliff Park which is below the escarpment)

 City View Park

DISTANCE

Approx. 16 km.   

PACE:

Moderate to Fast

4-5 km per hour

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 4 ½ hours

TERRAIN:

Typical Bruce Trail: rocks, roots, some challenging hills as we descend and ascend the Grindstone Valley

TYPE OF HIKE:

Out and Back.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This hike includes lots of features including, excellent views from the escarpment, scenic waterfalls at Smokey Hollow, and a spectacular gorge up the Grindstone Creek.

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 15 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

·       Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.

·       Hiking poles may be helpful.

·       Dress in layers according to weather

·       Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water

·       Sun protection if necessary.

·       Icers are mandatory in winter conditions.

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