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HIKE TITLE
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City View Park
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DATE
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Sunday, December 7, 2025
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Frank Vajda
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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Frank.vajda5@outlook.com 905-510-4103
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GENERAL LOCATION
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City View Park
2500 Kerns Road, Burlington
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MEETING AND START TIME
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Meet at 9:45 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. start.
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
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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
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DISTANCE
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Approx. 16 km.
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PACE:
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Moderate to Fast
4-5 km per hour
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DURATION APPROX
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Approx. 4 ½ hours
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TERRAIN:
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Typical Bruce Trail: rocks, roots, some challenging hills as we descend and ascend the Grindstone Valley
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TYPE OF HIKE:
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Out and Back.
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HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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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.
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
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CANCELLATION
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• 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.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION &
HIKER GROUP SIZE
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Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
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WHAT TO BRING
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· 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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Other Specifics to Your Hike
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GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr. or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr. or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are an average and will depend on the terrain and weather. Rest stops are not included in the overall pace.
TERRAIN - Easy: mostly flat and usually good footing (i.e., rail trails, Confederation Park, Bay Front Park), Moderate: some hills and/or poor footing (Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, etc.) and Challenging: steep long hills and strenuous footing (some parts of the Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, up and down the escarpment). Please note variations can be expected with wet or icy conditions.
Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member. Registration is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.
Attention Past Members: You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.
