CHASING WATERFALLS IV - Princess & Cliffview Falls (14 KM) - Sat, Mar 28 2026

CHASING WATERFALLS IV - Princess & Cliffview Falls (14 KM) (3/28/2026)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Hamilton Go Centre Station (North Exit)
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 28 2026  11:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 28 2026 7:55:00 PM
Event Duration:less than 4.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
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: 2 (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 14.5 KM figure 8 hike will both start and finish at Hamilton Centre Go Station.

Please bring a lunch and at least 1-2 Litres of water.
We'll stop for lunch somewhere along the trail for lunch.

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

    EVENT STATS
  • Level of hike: Moderate
  • Distance: 14.5 KM
  • Terrain: Single track dirt trails, sidewalks, paved park paths and flat rail trails, which could either be muddy or icy.
  • Trail vs Road: 9 km vs 5 km
  • Elevation Range: 100 Meters
  • Challenging Climbs of Note: 3 climbs of 25 meters & 2 climbs of at least 50 meters.
  • Largest Climb: 90 meters
  • Washrooms: Sorry, no washrooms on the hike
  • Highlights: 'PRINCESS FALLS' and 'CLIFFVIEW 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 near the north exit of Hamilton Go Centre Station.
    If its cold or wet, then I'll just be inside the station doors.

    To get to Hamilton Go Centre Station, you have a couple of options.
    ---You can take the Lakeshore West 9:17 Go Train (making all stops) from Union Station and then @ ALDERSHOT switch to the 10:34 ROUTE 18 bus over to Hamilton Go Cnetre.
    ---Or take the 9:30 ROUTE 16 bus Union Station directly to Hamilton Go Centre Station.
    ---Or take the 9:10 ROUTE 47 bus from Highway 407 Station / 9:47 from Square One directly to Hamilton GO Centre Station.

    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, the Hamilton Go Centre Station is located at 36 Hunter St East.

    In Terms of parking, there's only paid parking near the station.
    There are 2 parking lots just north of the station on Hughson St.

    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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    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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