- HikeType Car Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_car-hikes.png
- PaceTypes Moderate
- TerrainTypes ,Other (Refer to Description),Variable
- PaidOuting No
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Aldershot GO/Via Station, North Side outside the Station Building by the Bus Loop
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Other (Refer to Description), Variable
Distance: 12
Description
We will hike northwest through the Anita Dutka-Buchin Nature Sanctuary, to Old Waterdown Road meeting the Norman Pearson Side Trail which descends the escarpment to the Grindstone Creek Valley meeting the main Bruce Trail at km 71.6. The trail climbs the valley slopes through Smokey Hollow eventually leading to steps ascending to the lookout over Great Falls (or Smokey Hollow Falls) at km 72.4. We will hike into the village of Waterdown where there will be the opportunity to stop at the Copper Kettle for apple fritters. Our return will be on the Bruce Trail and the McNally Side Trail (km 73.2) completing the Great Falls loop and then back to Old Waterdown Road following an alternate trail southeast through the nature sanctuary to Aldershot station.
Hiking boots required, trekking poles are optional. Some steep hills and steps. Bring at least 2 liters of water, bug spray, sunscreen and a lunch.
This hike will be transit accessible by GO Transit. The Lakeshore West Train departs Union Station at 8:15 am and arrives at Aldershot Station at 9:20 am. GO Transit is offering a weekend day-pass for $10 if purchased on a smart phone (not available at the stations). If you don’t have a smart phone the pass can be purchased from the hike leader at Union Station. Those wishing to travel together Meet at Union Station before 8:00 by the clock under the information desk in the Great Hall.
Bruce Trail Guide Reference: Map 9