- 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,Strenuous - Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
- PaidOuting No
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Smokey Hollow Waterfalls, Waterdown
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, Strenuous - Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 13-14 km
Description
Come by car or public transit for this all-inclusive 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly hike from Smokey Hollows Waterfall, Waterdown to Clappison Woods and beyond.
This is an in-and-out hike, starting and returning to Smokey Hollow Waterfalls, Waterdown.
Please arrive at the Smokey Hollow parking lot, 80 Mill St. South, by 8:45 a.m. for a 9 a.m. start. Parking fills up quickly.
We'll start at Smokey Hollows and follow the main trail along Grindstone Creek, through Clappison Woods and beyond the "tunnel." We'll be in deciduous forest for much of the day so we'll have shade. Some excellent lookouts. Expect hills, a few steep climbs and descents, plus some rocky bits. We'll hike about 6.5-7 km each way.
By public transit. There are various HSR options from Hamilton that will take you to Mills Street, Waterdown. One popular route from Aldershot GO station is to hop on the local 18 Burlington bus and get off at "Mill at Mountain Brow," a 5-minute walk to the Smokey Hollows parking lot. Another option from Hamilton central: Take the No. 1 "East to Appleby GO" from King street to Plains at Waterdown, where you will transfer to the No. 18 (which goes via Aldershot).
Coming by GO Train from Toronto, Oakville and points east: : Simply get off at Aldershot GO, and take the above-mentioned local 18 bus.
By car: There is unpaid parking at Smokey Hollow. Note: It fills up early. You can look for parking downtown Waterdown, and walk to Smokey Hollows Parking lot. PLEASE allow yourself enough time to find parking as we're meeting at 8:45 a.m latest. There are no washroom facilities at the starting point so you may wish to hit a Tim Horton's beforehand.
Everyone is invited for a post-hike coffee or cold pint in downtown Waterdown.
Bring 1.5 - 2 litres of water and lunch, as well as sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, hiking boots or sturdy footwear. Avoid wearing shorts as it's tick season.
Get your complimentary Bruce Trail Rainbow badge .
Feel free to reach out to the Hike Leader if you have any questions - "Click here to contact Hike Leader" on this form.