- HikeType Rainbow Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/image.png
- PaceTypes Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
- TerrainTypes Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Smokey Hollow Waterfall to Waterdown Woods & Beyond
Hike Leader(s): Doug O'Neill Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 km
Description
Come by car or transit for this all-inclusive 2SLGBTQI+ friendly Rainbow hike from Smokey Hollow Waterfall, Waterdown to Waterdown Woods and beyond.
Please arrive at the Smokey Hollow parking lot, 80 Mill St. South, by 9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start.
This is the same starting point as our October 13th hike—but we'll be exploring in the opposite direction. (Ideal for anyone planning to complete their E2E).
Today's 14 km in-and-out hike follows the Bruce Trail Main Trail with detours alongKing Side Trail, Ian Reid Side Trail, and if time allows we'll aim for one of the International Friendship Trails.
By transit to the starting point. The easiest route is to take HSR transit or GO Bus (depending where you live) to Aldershot GO station, then hop on the 18 Leavitt Loop bus and get off at "Mill St. at Mountain Brow," a 3-minute walk to the Smokey Hollows parking lot. The bus drivers on this route are accustomed to hikers.
By car: There is unpaid parking at Smokey Hollow, which can fill up early. If lot is full: There's street parking on Flanders Drive, about a 15-minute walk to Smokey Hollows. PLEASE allow yourself enough time to sort out your parking so you can arrive at Smokey Hollows parking lot by 9:15 a.m latest.
Post-hike refreshments: The Royal Coachman in Waterdown has long been hiker-friendly.
Bring 1 litre of water and lunch. (Since it's November, a thermos of something hot wouldn't go amiss. Hiking boots or sturdy footwear are recommended. Dress in layers. Always bring some kind of rain gear. Yup, it's that time of year 🙂
Get your complimentary Bruce Trail Rainbow badge and/or sticker at the end of the hike!
Feel free to reach out to the Hike Leader if you have any questions - "Click here to contact Hike Leader" on this form.