This will be a Tour of Hamilton's very unique bike infrastruture, featuring the Escarpment Rail Trail. Just be sure to stick with the ride leader, since this route has many a twist and a turn! There is a coffee break at Mohawk College and lunch at the Rose Garden Restaurant.
This will be a no-drop Leisure Wheeler level ride. To check if this level is appropriate for you, click here and scroll down to Leisure Wheeler.
Start location by train from Toronto: Meet at Union Station, York Concourse at 8:40 AM to catch the 9:05 Niagara Special Bike Train which arrives at West Harbour GO station at 10:17. At West Harbour GO station the group will meet on Bay Street at the top of the elevator
This Niagara Special Bike train does not stop at all stations. There is an earlier Lakeshore West train that arrives at West Harbour GO station at 10:09 AM. Terry will get that train at Clarkson and will meet you at the West Harbour GO on Bay Street at the top of the elevator.
If you are driving, meet at West Harbour GO on Bay Street at the top of the elevator between 10:10 and 10:20 AM. However, note that the ride will end at Aldershot and you will have to find your own way back to your car at the West Harbour GO.
More Transportation Options to ride start :
1) Union station for members coming from Stouffville, TTC or riding. Take Niagara Express at 9 05 meeting at 8 40 am
2) Other way is earlier train that starts at Rouge hill 8 04 & reaches Union 8 42 & departs 8 47 making all regular stops to West Harbour GO at 10 06
Ride Start is at West Harbour GO Station. Meet on Bay Street at the top of the elevator between 10:10 and 10:20 AM
Route: West Harbour GO - Aldershot GO
Map and Cuesheet: Click HERE
Ride Leader: Terry Walsh, 416 897 1035
Distance: 36 km
Everyone must register to join this ride. If you do not have a regular TBN membership, you can purchase a 30-Day-Trial membership for $10 - click here.
If you are unable to attend please cancel your registration.
Check the website 2 hours before the start time in case of updates.
Escarpment Rail Trail Lookout
