Ontario · Hiking

Happy Hawthorn

A 0.4-mile loop in Ontario, Canada.

0.4 mi
loop: 54 ft
climb: 854 ft
high point: Loop
route

Happy Hawthorn is a 0.4-mile loop in Ontario, Canada. It stays at about 850 ft above sea level and is close to flat. The nearest town is Hamilton, about 8.0 miles west of the trailhead. Webster's Falls and Tew's Falls are within about 3 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

NearbyRed Hill Valley Trail · Devil's Punchbowl Side Trail · Dofasco 2000 Trail

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