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The view
By the Mill Fall
Visitors watching from 180 degrees
A view of the golf course and Hamilton's downtownHiking on Bruce Trail for reaching Borer's Fall
We were totally drenched by perspiration during the hike in a sweltering 36C (with a humidex of 41 C) on the Bruce Trail (Ontario's very humble answer to the great American Appalachian Trail) to reach the Borer's Fall. This was July 7, 2010. The foliage was dense all along the trail, adding to the humidity (picture 4 and 5). My daughter always questions me on my clothing during the hikes. She says I am overdressed, but that helps me. You may not believe, but I have gotten sunburns on quite a few occasions and my stole acts as a protector.
At couple of places the trail squeezed past between the Rock Chapel Road and the deep ravine, forcing us to jump over the railing on to the road for security. Ideally, we should not be doing it though. Hiking on Bruce Trail is a pleasure normally, specially for the variation in foliage all across Ontario. However, on this particular day, it was a total nightmare.
A small departure from the Bruce Trail took us to the head of the Fall. We sat down here for a rest, drinking fluids, and pictures (pictures 1, 2, and 3). The heat had taken a heavy toll on our spirits.
In order to reach the Fall, we took Hwy 401 West towards London from Mississauga. Then took the Hwy 6 S (Hamilton) exit and travelled approximately 20 km to Hwy 5 E. (Dundas St. E.). We turned right on Hwy 5 E. and then turn left onto Rock Chapel Rd. At the Escarpment brow, we parked at the Rock Chapel Sanctuary (unsigned) and followed the Bruce Trail north to the waterfall lookout.
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