🌿🛶 Hike & Paddle at Valens Lake Conservation Area ☀️

Join us for the perfect summer afternoon with a short hike followed by a relaxing paddle at beautiful Valens Lake Conservation Area! We'll start by exploring one of the park's scenic forest trails before heading out onto the calm waters for an easy-going kayak or paddleboard adventure.

🚶 The Plan

• Meet at 12:00 PM at the Boat House parking area.
• Enjoy a leisurely 45–60 minute hike on one of Valens Lake's beautiful trails.
• After the hike, around 1:30 PM, we'll launch our kayaks and paddleboards for a relaxing paddle around the lake, including under the bridge and around the island.

🌲 About the Trail

• We'll be hiking the Boardwalk Trail, Lakeview Trail, and Open Field Trail
• This easy loop is 5.3 kms and should take 1 hr and 17 minutes to complete depending on the groups' pace
• Alltrails link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/valens-reservoir-long-loop?p=-1&sh=wjt3nx&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
• Conservation area's map: https://conservationhamilton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Valens-Lake-Brochure-2025_WEB.pdf

🚣 Bring Your Own or Rent One!
No gear? No problem! The Boat House offers kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and rowboat rentals (weather permitting). Rentals are available for 2-hour, 4-hour, or full-day periods, and lifejackets are included.

ℹ️ Good to Know

• Meet at the Boat House near the boat launch.
• Rentals are first-come, first-served, so arriving a few minutes early is recommended if you need to rent equipment.
• Admission: Day-use admission is $16.50 per vehicle (including the driver). Each additional passenger over 5 years old is $5.50.

🎒 What to Bring

• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Water and snacks
• Sunscreen and a hat
• Clothes you don't mind getting a little wet
• Your own kayak or paddleboard if you have one (or rent one when we're done our hike around 1:30 pm)

Whether you're joining us for the hike, the paddle, or both, come enjoy an afternoon of fresh air, great company, and beautiful scenery.

We can't wait to see you there! 🌿🛶