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HIKE TITLE
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RBG Arboretum North Shore Trails
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DATE
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Tuesday March 3rd, 2026
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LEADERS
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Jim Blair and Patti Blair
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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pattiblair87@gmail.com
cell: 905 906 6941
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GENERAL LOCATION (City/Town)
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Hamilton / Burlington
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START TIME
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Meet at 9:15 for 9:30 start
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MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
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RBG Arboretum, 16 Old Guelph Rd.
Royal Botanical Gardens - Arboretum - Google Maps
Meet near the parking meter at the covered pavilion located in the big circular parking lot. Parking is $5.00 per hour. Credit card and cash (coin only) accepted. If you have an RBG membership display your parking pass in your vehicle and park for free.
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DISTANCE (km)
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6-7 kms
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PACE: Leisure/Moderate/Fast
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moderate (3 – 4 kph)
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DURATION APPROX (hrs)
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2 hours
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TERRAIN:
Easy/Moderate/Challenging
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Trails are relatively wide and smooth with generally good footing, some rolling and hilly terrain. Expect a few narrower, steeper sections.
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TYPE OF HIKE:
Loop, out and back, End to End
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Loop hike
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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You will enjoy hiking a variety of ecosystems: waterfront (Cootes Paradise), mixed hardwood bush, field, marshlands, creek valleys and the arboretum.
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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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REGISTRATION OPENS
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2 weeks before the hike. Up to 20 hikers are welcome to register.
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WHAT TO BRING
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• Proper hiking boots with a good tread. Hiking poles may be helpful.
• Icers (traction devices) are mandatory in winter!
• Carry: water, snacks in a comfortable backpack
• Raingear as required
• Sun and bug protection as required
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Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
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GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Pace refers to the speed of walking. Rest stops are not figured in to the overall pace, however they are figured in to the duration of the hike. These paces represent an average and may vary depending on the terrain, weather, group size, etc.
Leisurely: 3 km/hour or less.
Moderate: 3-4 km/hour
Fast: 4-5 km/hour.
TERRAIN – This refers to the footing on the trail itself and is influenced by the presence of rocks, roots, step-ups and step-downs, as well as the width of the trail. Please note variations can be expected with wet or icy conditions.
Easy: wide trails, may be paved or hard packed, mostly good footing, i.e. rail trails, waterfront trails
Moderate: some tricky footing, i.e. Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, Conservation Areas, RBG trails
Challenging: significant areas of tricky footing (some parts of the Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, up and down the escarpment).
ELEVATION: This refers to the accumulated elevation gained over the course of the hike.
Low: route is mostly flat but may include some gentle ups and downs
Moderate: route has hills, a few may be steep and/or long, but also some flat areas
Challenging: route has lots of hills, some of which are steep and long and few areas that are flat
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.
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