Hike #15 Lewis Rd to Leslie Drive Stoney Creek

 

Hike #15 Lewis Rd, Winona to Leslie Drive, Stoney Creek

We started todays hike on Lewis Rd. From the roadside parking we took the 460m Lewis Road Side trail. It meets up with the Bruce Trail just below the ridge after a steep climb up the escarpment involving several switchbacks.  We parked our other vehicle on Leslie Road in Stoney Creek. There are no washroom facilities along this section of the Bruce Trail.




Lewis Road Side Trail






At McNeilly Rd the Bruce Trail enters the Vinemount Conservation area. Be careful crossing, as McNeilly is a busy road with a blind corner.




This section of the trail is for hiking only.  From this point on the trail parallels a set of active railroad tracks that are visible through the woods from time-to-time.






We crossed many small unmarked streams and traversed multiple ravines. As a result there are several gentle climbs and descents.












Jones Road is another access point with parking if you do not wish to do a 9km stretch. Keep an eye out for the Jones Road Side Trail which is about 3kms from where the Lewis Road side trail joints with the Bruce Trail.







Just one of many small climbs/descents we encountered.



One of many small streams that we forded on our journey.


We looked but did not find any Smurfs under the toadstool.

We encountered many different species of mushrooms on this trek - no Smurfs here though!






We did see evidence of a campfire🔥 pitstop. 





The underside of some pretty mushrooms.

There were a few openings in the woods with nice views of lower Stoney Creek and Burlington across Lake Ontario.


View of lower Stoney Creek and Lake Ontario - Burlington lies in the distance.


MacDui Drive access trail is about 5.5kms from where we entered the Bruce Trail and is about halfway to Leslie Drive.



The Bruce Trail stays in the woods the entire time but does run alongside subdivisions.


Be careful crossing Dewitt Road as it is very busy. There is roadside parking on the west side of Dewitt rd (one-way southbound) at the trail entrance. This parking can accommodate four cars. 



Dewitt Road 

Inukshuk at the Dewitt Trail Head




The rain in the days leading up to our hike helped to liven up many of the streams and ravines that were normally dry.
View of Stoney Creek (foreground), Burlington (back ground) and Lake Ontario.




Millen Road Side Trail is about 6kms from Lewis Road.




If you're in the market for a used car feel free to contact us to talk price! Seriously, how did this car even end up in the middle of the woods? If you know the story behind it or have a theory please post in the comments. 



Oakridge Drive Side Trail is about 7kms from Lewis Road. There is roadside parking available.






Rest Stop bench provided by Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club



Taking a break on the 'Rest, Look, and Listen 'bench provided by Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club. If only we'd brought snacks. If you sit long enough, you may hear a train whistle from the nearby tracks.








New Mountain Road Access Trail is a 60 metre access leading to New Mountain Road perpendicular to Leslie Drive where we left our second car. 




View of Leslie Drive from the New Mountain Side Trail






Hike #15

Date:                       October 17th, 2021

Start:                       Lewis Rd (roadside parking)                 

Finish:                     Leslie Rd (roadside parking)              

Distance:                9.45 kms

Time:                       2:37 hours 

Difficulty:               Moderate (rocky sections)

Trail Use:                Hiking only

Total kms hiked:   102.1

Kms remaining:    809.8


Bruce Trail Website


Point of interest in the Area: Confederation Beach Park and downtown Stoney Creek 

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