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Hiking Monarch and Spring Creek Trails

  • 09 Mar 2021
  • 9:15 AM
  • Dundas
  • 10

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  • Non-members are welcome to participate in two club events prior to joining.
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March 7 - a note from Freda and Clive

Hi everyone, here is an update re the Tuesday hike.

Today, we hiked part of the trail from Dundas and crossed over the Ancaster road. Many parts of the trail are covered in ice/snow. Where the sun has been on the open and exposed parts the trail is quite muddy.  Icers, otherwise known as traction devices, and poles are definitely needed to make this a safe walk.  The time needed to do this hike will likely increase due to the trail conditions.  

HIKE TITLE

Hike the Monarch and Spring Creek Trails

DATE

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

HIKE LEADER(S) INFORMATION


NAME

Clive and Freda Wright

EMAIL ADDRESS

fredaandclive@cogeco.ca

CELL #

Home Phone Number:  905 628 0610

GENERAL LOCATION

Dundas

START TIME

Assemble at 0915 for a 0930 start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Parking available behind Shoppers Drug Mart in University Plaza, 101 Osler Drive, Unit 102, Dundas, Ontario L9H 4H4

PACE

Moderate to Fast

DISTANCE (km)

Approximately 11-12 kms, depending upon trail conditions and the route we may have to take

DURATION APPROX (hrs)

3 hours

TERRAIN

Moderate- Steady climb at the start with some significant “ups and downs” along the way.  Wide trails.  Footing generally good; however, winter conditions  may still be around so icers and poles may be essential for your own safety.

TYPE OF HIKE

This hike is a combination of two trails.   Commencing on the rail trail, picking up the Monarch trail and following that trail until it meets up with the main loop in the valley, heading towards the trail centre (washrooms).  After a short nature break/snack, the group will head back towards Dundas along the Spring Creek trail to Sanctuary Park where we will join the rail trail for a short walk back to the parking lot.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Great lookouts over  Dundas Valley (no leaves on trees)

REGISTRATION

REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.

Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hrs before the event.

CANCELLATION
  • The club may cancel due to  bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.
  • If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

REGISTRATION OPENS

Between 1-2 weeks before the hike

WHAT TO BRING
  • Personal First Aid and Tick Removal kits.
  • Always proper footwear for the hike. 
  • Snacks and plenty of water. 
  • Depending on the season: Sun protection, hiking poles; extra layers, rain gear and icers.

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed. 


GUIDING NOTES: 

HIKE PACE -  Leisure: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are average and depending on the terrain. 

TERRAIN - Easy: mostly flat and usually good footing (i.e. rail trails, Confederation Park, Bay Front Park), Moderate: some hills and/or poor footing (Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, etc) and Challenging: steep hills and strenuous footing (Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, Dundas Valley and Red Hill Valley). Please note variations can be expected with weather conditions. 


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. 

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