- 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
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Red Hill Valley South Parking Lot, Mud Street
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
Distance: 9 km (approximately)
Description
UPDATE: This hike will still go ahead, however we'll modify the route in light of the current temperatures, favouring shady routes and reconsidering the stairs. We'll play it by ear and see how people feel.
The Pride Month fun continues! This 2SLGBTQIA+ hike is open to everyone, and is accessible by public transit or car.
Lots to do on this hike:
• Chill by a burbling creek
• Photograph a couple waterfalls
• Enjoy a moment of reflection at a special Indigenous site, The Bear Meeting Place
• And, possibly, climb an escarpment stairs—it's optional!
• Burn calories (hence, the escarpment stairs).
Aim to arrive by 6:15 pm for a 6:30 pm start at the Red Hill Valley Trail South Parking Lot, Mud Street and Pritchard. This is a loop hike — we'll start and end at this parking lot.
The Red Creek Valley area is home to various trails: the Bruce Trail, Waterfront Trail, TransCanada Trail... Tonight's route will include the Mud Street Side Trail, Red Hill Creek Side Trail, Mohawk Side Trail and Mountain Brow Side Trail. We’ll cross Mountain Brow to do a stretch of the Escarpment Rail Trail and, if there’s time and enthusiasm, we’ll work in one of the Escarpment Stairs. Let's get the blood pumping after a long day!
Free Parking for drivers!
Coming by transit: Take the 21 Heritage Greene Terminal bus and get off at Mud and Pritchard. Meet in the parking lot across the road.
Please bring at least one full litre of water and an energizing snack. Everyone guzzled all of their liquid on the last weeknight hike. Also: Insect repellent is a good idea as we'll cross through several nature areas. Hiking boots or sturdy footwear are recommended—as well a cap.
Complimentary Bruce Trail Rainbow badges and/or stickers to all participants! Email any questions to the Hike Leader - "Click here to contact Hike Leader" on this form.