DV - Griffin House, Mon 26 Oct 2026; 8:45

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 Another perfect fall day, another outing in the beautiful Dundas Valley. Leader Dave took us up and down a few hills, flawlessly leading 25 hikers  on the G Donald, Lookout, Reforestation, Headwaters and Main Loop Trails. The route took us by two historic buildings, the Hermitage Ruins and Griffin House.

The Hermitage: its facade was restored some years ago by Hamilton Conservation. 

Michael and David set the pace

Griffin House is a National Historic Site and is now undergoing renovation. For a look inside, go to the Hamilton Museums website: https://hamiltoncivicmuseums.ca/griffin-house-national-historic-site/ 

 

 

 

 

Pear Tree - Speyside, Monday Oct 26 2026 @ 7:45

It was another beautiful day for hiking...17. Nine Pathfinders and newbie, Mark, joined Brian on today's hike. Although there was no elevation, the fallen leaves made it hard to see the treadway. Apres hike, we did some stretching to make getting out of the car at JCC easier

Thanks Hemant!!!

Checking out the ~142 yr old Eastern Hemlock

All eyes were on the ground as we picked our way through the roots and rocks. 

East Bank - Inner Valley (modified), Thu 22 Oct 2026, 8:45

 Jane led 22 (or so) keen hikers, including some brand-new (welcome!), on what turned out to be an attractive variation on the assigned hike. Jane took us to two new vantage points for views of the Creek. In one, an impressive wall of shale provided a dramatic background for a group photo. The weather, as the squinty eyes and bright faces suggest, was bright and beautiful. 

Up against the wall

Part of the vertical gain reported at 68m

 

Fall colour was spotty, but the blue skies could not be beat!

Can you spot where the group photo was taken? 

LImehouse, Thursday Oct 22 8:15 am

Hike Leader Hattie Cui lead a group of 10 hikers.

A beautiful day for 7.89km hike at Limehouse today. We were blessed with perfect weather, wonderful company, and lovely trails. Thank you, Hattie and Michael

Trekking into the woods.

... crossing a meadow

... along a field

.. through a wood

... the group at a rail support

... a section of the Niagara escarpment.