Good Companions – McCormack Loop – Dundas Valley

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Parking Directions
Drive through the main entrance of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area to the largest parking lot at the very end of the road. Walk a few hundred meters to the Trail Centre It takes a few minutes to walk from the parking lot to the Trail Centre, so give yourself extra time. We will meet at the Trail Centre.
Entrance fee is free for HCA/Dundas Valley members; $11.50 per vehicle for non-members. Pay by credit card at kiosk at entrance

Hike Leader(s): Kathy Rymal Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous - Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 7.5 km

Description

I loved this hike so much when we did it on July 22 that I thought we should do it again.  Maybe the fields of goldenrod will be in full bloom.

We will head out on the McCormack trail from the trail centre and cross over Governor's Road to continue the trail past a horse farm to a beautiful lookout point with views of the escarpment, Dundas, Hamilton and Lake Ontario. We will return along the Bruce, McCormack and Sawmill trail ending up back in the parking lot.

In case you are worried that the goldenrod will induce allergies I found this great article pointing out the differences between goldenrod and ragweed!

https://www.hamiltonpollinatorparadise.org/favourite-blog-posts/ragweed-versus-goldenrod