GO Train Hike: Coote’s Paradise/Hamilton Waterfront Trail

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: GO Train Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Hike will start from McMaster University GO Bus Terminal. We will meet at Toronto's Union Station 8:30 AM to take the 8:47 AM Train to Aldershot where we will transfer to the GO Bus for a short ride to McMaster University. On the return we take the GO Train to Toronto from West Harbour GO Train Station. If you have a smart phone then the return fare is just $10 with GO's Weekend Pass. Seniors fare return from Union is about $11.44. If meeting us at McMaster Universiy you will have to make your way back to start by local transit or Uber and parking fee would apply.

. The train will pass Mimico GO Station at 9:03 AM

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 12-13 km

Description

This will be a one way hike through the trails of the RBG's (Royal Botanical Gardens) South Shore Cootes Paradise Trails to Princess Point and then continuing on Hamilton's Waterfront Trail along Burlington Bay to Bayfront Park which is a 7 minute walk to the West Harbour GO Station. Cootes Paradise is the largest and most diverse of RBG's sanctuaries.  There will be a few hills. The hike will be conditional on the Lakeshore West Line being operational between Union and West Harbour Stations.