November 16, 2024

Brantford to Hamilton Mega Hike

Difficulty Rating:
Special Adventure
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Beauty Rating:
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Solitude Rating:
⭐⭐️️
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Adventure Start:
Nov 16, 2024 5:50 AM
Estimated End:
Nov 16, 2024 8:00 PM

Adventure Description

The Brantford to Hamilton Rail Trail hike is one of the few Mega Hikes that can be done in November.

Starting in Brantford, we'll hike through wetlands, farmlands, and woodlands, all alongside the historic railways and ruins of old stations. This is one of the longest hikes we have done with Wilderness Union, totalling a massive 35 km.

We will celebrate the end of our journey at one of the best pubs in Hamilton with optional food and drinks.

The Brantford to Hamilton Rail Trail hike is one of the few Mega Hikes that can be done in November.

Starting in Brantford, we'll hike through wetlands, farmlands, and woodlands, all alongside the historic railways and ruins of old stations. This is one of the longest hikes we have done with Wilderness Union, totalling a massive 35 km.

We will celebrate the end of our journey at one of the best pubs in Hamilton with optional food and drinks.

Self drivers please note that this is a point to point trip. Unless you wish to find a way to get back to the beginning (90 minutes by transit or a $60 cab) we highly recommend registering for the van.

Itinerary

5:50 - Meet near Keele Station
6:00 - 7:15 -
Drive to Brantford
7:15 - 17:15 -
Hike the Brantford-Hamilton Rail Trail
17:15 - 18:30 -
Celebratory drinks in Hamilton
18:30 - 20:00 -
Drive back to Toronto
20:00 -
Expected return to Toronto

Rental Gear available

Adventure Cost

Event Cost:
$60+HST
Transport Cost:
$50+HST

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Credit Eligibility

This trip is eligible for trip credit use and any credit on file will be automatically applied against the cost of the adventure (up to $25 per adventure).  Review your current credit balance in your account.
This trip is not eligible for trip credit use (except for any refund credit on file).

Cancellation Policy

$10 cancellation fee once registered. No refunds once final amount has been charged (typically the week of the adventure).
If you cancel and wish to rejoin, please confirm with us on Discord to ensure that the updated registration has been received.

Members Attending

Hannah
Lauren
Dhayanand
Gina
Laura
Carla
Johnry
Artem
Anirudh
Britt
Norah
Sarah
Zahra
Adhiraj

Members on Waitlist

Alejandra
Edward

Adventure Cancellations

Lauren
Johnry
This adventure opens for registration soon!

Trip Updates

16/10/24 - Please note the van is now full. Anyone joining after this point will need to work out the shuttle back and forth (you'll either need 2 cars or public transit/taxi)

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