CHASING WATERFALLS III - Buttermilk & Albion Falls (22 KM) - Sat, Feb 28 2026

CHASING WATERFALLS III - Buttermilk & Albion Falls (22 KM) (2/28/2026)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Confederation Go Station - Main Entrance (Beside Parking Lot)
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 28 2026  10:45 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 27 2026 7:55:00 PM
Event Duration:less than 7 hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Fletcher
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 1 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Welcome to my Chasing Waterfalls Series (or as my friend calls it "Jason Waterfalls")
where we are hiking to different waterfalls in the GTA, which can be accessed by public transit.

This 22 KM lollipop hike will both start and finish at Confederation Go Station.

Please bring a lunch and at least 1-2 Litres of water.
We'll stop for lunch about 10 KM into the hike at the Mohawk Ice Centre, which will also double as our washroom break.

If you cannot walk the entire distance please do not sign up for this hike.

    EVENT STATS
  • Level of hike: Intermediate
  • Distance: 22 KM
  • Terrain: Single track dirt trails, which could either be muddy or icy.
  • Trail vs Road: 17 km vs 5 km
  • Elevation Range: 110 Meters
  • Challenging Climbs of Note: 2 climbs of 25 meters, 1 climb of at least 50 meters.
  • Largest Climb: 67 meters
  • Washrooms: Yes, 10 KM in at the Mohawk Ice Centre
  • Highlights: 'BUTTERMILK FALLS' and 'ALBION FALLS'

I usually carry a pair of icers with me from the first snowfall of the year until the end of April, so I recommend having a pair in your pack to deal with any potential ice.
You can find the pair I use, 'HERE ON AMAZON'.


Required Items to Bring:
  • hiking boots or hiking shoes
  • 2L of water
  • snacks and lunch
  • weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • A smile
  • First Aid Kit
  • Whistle
  • Change of clothes and/or footwear for post hike
  • Icers & traction devices

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    We'll meet at the Main Entrance of Confederation Go Station.
    If its cold or wet, I'll just be inside the station entrance.

    To get to Confederation Station, just take the Lakeshore West Train.
    Take the 9:04 Express GO Train from Union Station to reach the hike on time.

    To save money on GO Transit Fare, purchase the $10 weekend pass 'BY CLICKING HERE'

    Look for me in the Blue Toronto Outdoor Club T-Shirt.

    For those of you driving, Confederation Go Station is located at 397 Centennial Parkway, in Hamilton, just south of the QEW.

    In Terms of parking, the Confederation Go Station parking lot is free on weekends.

    MAP

    PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION


    Notes:

    Please ensure that you check the 'TTC service updates website' for any potential closures.

    Please arrive on time, I will turn off my cell phone once the hike begins.


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