- 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,Slippery Sections Likely
- PaidOuting No
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Devil's Punchbowl Parking, 185 Ridge Road
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, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 10-12 KM
Description
On this all-inclusive, queer-led 2SLGBTQIA+ Rainbow hike, we'll start hiking at Devil's Punchbowl and head east.
The route: A combination of Bruce Trail, Dofasco 2000 Trail, and marked paths through Saltfleet Conservation Area.
The distance: We'll aim for 10–12 km on this in-and-out hike, starting and ending at Devil's Punchbowl Parking Lot.
Getting there: Public transit does not reach Devil's Punchbowl directly; the walk from the nearest stop is about 25–30 minutes along the road. For non-drivers, we'll organize a 9 a.m. shuttle from the parking lot in front of the CIBC bank at Fennell & Upper Gage (reachable by Bus routes 21 and 23). We need 2–3 volunteer drivers; all other participants will proceed directly to Devil's Punchbowl. Please let the hike leader know if you're able to drive 2–3 people.
Parking: Parking at Devil's Punchbowl (185 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek) is $8.50 per vehicle. Some members have a Hamilton Conservation Authority Membership, which includes free parking.
Timing: Hike starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. from Devil's Punchbowl Parking lot. Arrive no later than 9:15 a.m. for sign-in. (Car pool folks will meet at Upper Gage and Fennell no later than 9 a.m. for the 15-minute drive.)
Note on parking: Purchase a ticket at the white machine by the garbage receptacles before proceeding to the exit gate. Keep your ticket—you'll need it to leave the parking lot. 🙂
What's a Rainbow Hike? The aim of the Bruce Trail's Rainbow Hikes is to create a safe, welcoming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ hikers—including trans, gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, Two-Spirit, intersex, asexual, and straight friends—to show up as themselves in a safe outdoor setting. Our hiking group typically includes 20 to 25 people representing a full spectrum of sexual orientations, ages, gender identities, and expressions. Diversity rules! 🙂
What to bring: Sufficient water (1–2 litres recommended), proper lunch, and energizing snacks. Hiking boots or sturdy shoes. Hat and sunscreen. It's November, so bring a rain jacket or waterproof poncho. Dress in layers.
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