Dundas Valley, Thursday Fast Hike
When: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Start Time:9:30 am - approx. 12:00 pm
Start Location: Trailhead parking on Governors Road https://w3w.co/tight.terminal.name
Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 650 Governors Road, Dundas, ON, L9E 5E3
Parking fees, payable at entrance gate, for all visitors are required.
Meet in the second, furthest from gate, parking lot at 9:20 for 9:30 start
Dundas Valley map and information: DV-BROCHURE-2024.pdf
Difficulty:Level 2.5 (sustained brisk pace, includes steep inclines, short water breaks)
Pace: Thursday fast-paced hike offering with sustained brisk 4.5-5.5km/hour pace.
Terrain:Extended steep inclines, stretches of uneven terrain, rocks, roots.
Length:Approximately 10 km
Trail: We will take the Main Loop through the Dundas Valley starting from the main conservation centre, accessed by the Governors Road parking area. The Trail Centre has washrooms, maps, and interpretive displays. We will cross the Hamilton-Brantford Rail Trail to descend into the well-marked, and spacious pathways. Going right, counterclockwise on the loop at the initial split, is a challenging, extended uphill portion of the trail. Then we follow the Main Loop, which includes now forested roads that were indigenous and British military pathways designed to confront the American invasion of Upper Canada in 1812. We will then switch to the Heritage Trail leading along the edge of the Niagara Escarpment. Along with great views, we reach Canterbury Waterfall before looping back to complete the rest of the Main Loop trail. The entire pathway is a shared route with hikers, cyclists, and equestrians.
Required: water, sturdy hiking shoes or boots, health card, personal first aid kit; dress for weather.
Recommended: hiking poles, snacks, hat, sunscreen.
No dogs please
Carpool option: Parking area adjacent to parking garage behind Stone Road Mall. https://w3w.co/prices.river.cabinets Meet at 8:20 for 8:30 departure to trailhead.
Please let hike leaders know if you are meeting at the trail head parking lot.
Hike Leaders:Barbara Bethune: barbara.bethune@gmail.com Mira Soni:
Lunch option: Please let hike leaders know if interested in post hike lunch to determine carpool groups.
