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Join us on a fun day trip and group hike that includes waterfalls and hiking to the Devil's punchbowl lookout and battlefield museum, a popular hike in Stoney Creek, Hamilton.

Location is about 1-HR and 15mins from Toronto so please give yourself at least 1.5 hours to get there.

Here is what to expect:
-12km hike suitable for strong beginners and intermediate-level hikers (longer and more challenging if we hike to INSIDE the Punchbowl)

  • views of Felker's Falls, Upper and Lower Devil's Punch Bowl, and a visit to the Battlefield Monument and Battlefield House Museum
  • forested paths with some steep areas that are really going to work your legs and glutes
  • some up and down (elevation 215m)
  • some technical hiking over tree roots
  • rocky terrain
  • some hiking along the road
  • 40 min lunch break (bring your own lunch) on picnic tables
  • public washroom access at lunch
  • we will visit the Battlefield Park in Stoney Creek and see monuments such as the Battle of Stoney Creek monument in the Battlefield Park
  • hike will finish around 5:00pm

Hike includes:

  • free parking
  • yoga stretches to warm up before we start the hike and again at the end of the hike
  • relaxed pace (we are NOT a fast hiking group). We wait for everyone and slow down when needed/stop and take breaks as needed.
  • mindful meditation includes forest bathing (still, quiet time in the forest). We will find a spot in the forest to practise for a minimum of 10 minutes of silent meditation.
  • lunch break at the half-way point (bring your own lunch).

What you need to bring:

  • wear hiking shoes/hiking boots/waterproof shoes (check the weather before you leave)
  • pack at least 8 cups of water or hot beverage (4 × 500ml bottles = 8 cups of water 💧)
  • lunch or snacks and a backpack to carry them in
  • optional: hiking poles, mosquito repellant - I have an extra set of hiking poles if anyone needs a set.

Be prepared for all conditions on trail including mud.

MEETING SPOT:
Free Parking lot - shared in WhatsApp group.

If this parking lot is full, park on the side street in the nearby residential neighborhood.

MEETING TIME:
We start at 11:30am. Please arrive by 11:15am. I will guide everyone through a warmup and then we will start the hike.

CARPOOL REQUESTS:

Once you register I will add you to our chat group and you can post your request for a carpool. Alternatively you can rent a car with other members from the group and share the cost. Feel free to invite friends and family to the hike. Everyone is welcome.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 10 SPOTS
This meetup will be capped at 10 spots. To join, please reserve a spot by sending the meetup fee of $20. The first 5 members to register will receive a FREE cross body hiking pouch.

Please e-transfer to Event.Booking@hotmail.com and I will add you to the list! Include your NAME + "Devil's Punch Bowl Hike" in the message.

Meetup fees help support in the extensive work involved in planning, organizing, and coordinating events for this group. *

Hiking rules: Absolutely no smoking on the trail. No blasting loud music.

See you there!

Christine Salib, M.Ed, B
Ed, B.A.(Hons).
Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, PTS, FIS, NWS, MlBS
Hike Leader

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