Dundas Valley, Thursday Fast Hike
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Hike 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 fee, payable at entrance gate, for all vehicles is required.
Meet in the second, furthest from gate parking lot at 9:20 am
Please let hike leaders know if you are meeting at the trail head parking lot.
Carpool Option: Meet at the Covered Bridge parking lot on Gordon Street, Guelph at 8:20 for 8:30 departure. https://w3w.co/honey.tailed.monitors
Difficulty:Level 2.5 (sustained brisk pace, number of inclines, few short water breaks)
Pace:This is a weekly Thursday fast-paced hike offering, sustained 5 km/hour.
Terrain:Number of inclines, some stretches of uneven potentially muddy 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 from Governors Road. 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 will see Canterbury Falls and Sherman Waterfall before looping back to complete the rest of the Main Loop trail. Most of our route pathway is shared with hikers, cyclists, and equestrians.
Dundas Valley map and information: DV-BROCHURE-2024.pdf
Required: water, sturdy hiking shoes or boots, health card, personal first aid kit; dress for the weather.
Recommended: hiking poles, snacks, hat, sunscreen; insect repellent (DEET) as tick deterrent is highly recommended.
No dogs please
Hike Leaders: Mira Soni: e-mail: mirasoni1964@gmail.com cell (for morning of hike): 519-763-6113
Barbara Bethune: barbara.bethune@gmail.com
Lunch option: For effective carpooling and reservations, please let hike leaders know if interested in joining post hike lunch (Collins Brewhouse).
