The Halton Outdoor Club upcoming events

Exploring the Oak Ridges Moraine (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Exploring the Oak Ridges Moraine

Saturday, October 17 – Monday, October 19, 2026

Registration Opens Sunday May 24

(a stroke past midnight on Saturday May 23rd)

Trip Leader:

Frank Vajda 905-510-4103. frank.vajda5@outlook.com

Hike Leaders:

Dave Somerville, Sandra Redfearn, Frank Vajda

Description:

It’s time to get out and hike some new trails! Enjoy three days of hiking including the Long Sault Conservation Area, the Northumberland Hills and the Durham Forest, all of which are part of the Oak Ridges Moraine.

Accommodation:

2 nights at Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn

Cost:

Double Occupancy $411
Single Occupancy $616 (6 available)

Please read all the details on the Trip Information Sheet BEFORE you register.

Hiking Hamilton Weekly Waterfront Walk (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT

The difficulty of a hike is determined by the speed, distance, elevation gain and terrain. Please read the template to determine if the hike is right for you. More descriptors are included in the Guiding Notes below the template.

HIKE TITLE	Hamilton Weekly Waterfront Walk
DATE	Wednesday, October 21, 2026
HIKE LEADER(S)	Tammy Ross Jim Blair
LEADER EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER	tammyross@rogers.com 905-518-6942 blairjames082@gmail.com 905 906 6941
MEETING TIME and START TIME	Meet at 9:15 for 9:30 start
MEETING/ PARKING LOCATION	Bayfront Park, Hamilton
MEETING MAP (link)	Hamilton Bayfront Park Parking Lot - Google Search Park in the lot closest to the water. Meet at the stylized ship’s mast with “Waterfront Trail” written on the sail which is located in the corner of the parking lot, close to the water and the railway yard.
ENTRANCE FEES	none
DISTANCE	6 km with option to lengthen to 8 kms +, depending on route
DURATION OF HIKE	2 hours +/-
SPEED Leisurely: 3 km/hour or less Moderate: 3-4 km/hour Fast: 4-5 km/hour	Moderate but pace may vary if you prefer a faster or slower pace
ELEVATION GAIN Low: mostly flat - a few hills Moderate: some ups and downs High: lots of hills, steep and/or long	Low: flat. The route may vary occasionally, in which case there may be a few hills
TERRAIN Easy: wide trail, usually good footing Moderate: some areas of tricky footing Challenging: rugged trail with tricky footing	Easy: wide and paved
TYPE OF HIKE: i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination	Out and back, with some possible route variations.
GENERAL ROUTE DESCRIPTION Points of Interest and Special Notes	Along the waterfront of Hamilton Harbour, under bridge to Cootes Paradise and Bayfront Park. There may be some route variations from week to week (i.e. up to York Blvd., Hamilton Cemetery, Princess Point, over to pier 4, some city sidewalks)
Other Specifics to Your Hike i.e. social to follow hike	The group enjoys a coffee together at Wiliams Café on the Pier 8 after the hike
REGISTRATION is required and opens 2 weeks prior to the hike.	Up to 20 hikers may register. Leaders appreciate early registration, but you can register at the last minute. Please join the waitlist if the hike is full.
CANCELLATION	• If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot. • The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.
WHAT TO BRING	• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. • Hiking poles will be helpful. • Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear. • Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike. • Sun and bug protection as required

GUIDING NOTES:

HIKE PACE - Pace refers to the speed of walking. Rest stops are not figured in to the overall pace, however they are figured in to the Duration of the Hike. These paces represent an average and may vary depending on the terrain, weather, group size, etc.

Leisurely: 3 km/hour or less.

Moderate: 3-4 km/hour

Fast: 4-5 km/hour.

TERRAIN – This refers to the footing on the trail itself and is influenced by the presence of rocks, roots, step-ups and step-downs, as well as the width of the trail. Please note variations can be expected with wet or icy conditions.

Easy: wide trails, may be paved or hard packed, mostly good footing, i.e. rail trails, waterfront trails

Moderate: some tricky footing, i.e. Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, Conservation Areas, RBG trails

Challenging: significant areas of tricky footing (some parts of the Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, up and down the escarpment).

ELEVATION: This refers to the accumulated elevation gained over the course of the hike.

Low: route is mostly flat but may include some gentle ups and downs

Moderate: route has hills, a few may be steep and/or long, but also some flat areas

Challenging: route has lots of hills, some of which are steep and long and few areas that are flat

Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member. Registration is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.

Attention Past Members: You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.

Cycling L-2: North Mississauga Trails (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT

RIDE	LEVEL 2: North Mississauga Trails
DATE	Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 9:45 am-2:00 pm
RIDE LEADER	Leader: Sue Dane Leader: Judy Gast
RIDE LEADER CONTACT	sued.cyclinghoc@gmail.com 905-464-0363
CADENCE/PACE	Level 2 18 km per hour on average
DESCRIPTION	Mostly paved and trails, some on road bike lanes, some hills
DISTANCE	38 km+/-
MEETING PLACE & TIME	Erin Mills Twin Arena, 3205 Unity Drive, Mississauga 9:45 for a 10:00 start.
MEETING PLACE MAP	https://share.google/Xcl2WWBtBlYNkELER
SOCIAL	Bring a snack to have on the trail. We will stop in Streetsville for a coffee/lunch.
START POINT	Parking lot loop route
REGISTRATION REQUIRED	Yes. It’s important. Leaders appreciate early registration but you can register at the last minute. Trip leaders will be able to email you with updates and last minute changes.
TO CANCEL	Self-serve online. Leader will be checking the website list to see who to expect.
REGISTRATION OPENS	2 weeks before the ride
IMPORTANT REMINDERS	Water, helmet, tire repair kit including spare tube

Ride Types and Descriptions:

Level 1 - In general, shorter, more gentle rides (20-40km) with frequent stops, up to 15km/hr on average. Check the ride description for more details.

Level 2 - Medium, faster paced, with fewer breaks, these rides will vary from 40-60km with stops as needed, up to 18 km/hr on average. Check the ride description for more details.

Level 3 - Long, with breaks as needed, these rides are over 60km, more than 18 km/hr on average or road rides where speeds are always over 20 km/hr. on average. Check the ride description for more details.

Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two (2) club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member.Registration is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.

Attention Past Members: You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.

Hiking Lincoln Views/Frost Rd (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT

HIKE TITLE	Lincoln Views/Frost Rd
DATE	Thursday, Oct 22nd, 2026
HIKE LEADER(S)	Craig Sim
LEADER EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER	simcraig54@gmail.com cell 289 659 0007
MEETING TIME and START TIME	09:45am for 10:00am start
MEETING/ PARKING LOCATION	Kinsmen Park, 3820 Frost Rd, end of Frost Rd Beamsville
MEETING MAP (link)	Kinsmen Park
ENTRANCE FEES	none
DISTANCE	8-10 km
DURATION OF HIKE	Approx 3hrs
SPEED Leisurely: 3 km/hour or less Moderate: 3-4 km/hour Fast: 4-5 km/hour	Moderate
ELEVATION GAIN Low: mostly flat - a few hills Moderate: some ups and downs High: lots of hills, steep and/or long	Moderate
TERRAIN Easy: wide trail, usually good footing Moderate: some areas of tricky footing Challenging: rugged trail with tricky footing	Moderate to Challenging lots of rocks and roots
TYPE OF HIKE: i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination	There and Back
GENERAL ROUTE DESCRIPTION Points of Interest and Special Notes	Great views of farmland, vineyards, Lake Ontario in the distance. We will follow the Bruce Trail in the Niagara direction toward Cave Springs, overlooking Cave Springs.
Other Specifics to Your Hike i.e. social to follow hike	Optional beverage/food stop after
REGISTRATION is required and opens 2 weeks prior to the hike.	Up to 15 hikers may register. Leaders appreciate early registration, but you can register at the last minute. Please join the waitlist if the hike is full.
CANCELLATION	• If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot. • The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.
WHAT TO BRING	• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. • Hiking poles will be helpful. • Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear. • Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike. • Sun and bug protection as required