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HIKE TITLE
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Dundas Valley
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DATE
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Mondays, Aug. 2, 16, 23, and 30 and Sept. 6, 13, and 20
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HIKE LEADER
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Richard Reble
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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reblerichard@gmail.com
365-888-2962 on the morning of the hike
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GENERAL LOCATION
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Dundas Valley Conservation Area
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START TIME
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Beat the heat. 7:45 a.m. for an 8:00 a.m. start
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MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
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Morgan Firestone Recreation Centre on Jerseyville Rd. in Ancaster. Drive up Martin Rd. at the west end and look for the parking lot at the back where Martin Rd. starts to dip deeply into the valley. Go no further. Look for the parking lot on your right.
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DISTANCE (km)
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9 km approx.
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Moderate - 4 km per hour approximately
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DURATION APPROX (hrs)
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Approximately 2 - 2.5 hrs. of walking time
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Hard-packed trails
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TYPE OF HIKE:
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Loop trail
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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This series of hikes includes a forested, labyrinthine puzzle of trails and hills. We'll have fun working out all the possible routes.
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Yes. A Must. At least 24 hrs. before the event.
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CANCELLATION
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If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.
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REGISTRATION OPENS
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Opens on-line 2 weeks prior to the hike and is limited to 10 hikers
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WHAT TO BRING
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• Wear supportive hiking boots or hiking shoes with good tread. Hiking poles are optional.
• Bring snack and water
• Sun protection as needed
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IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS
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Wear a mask if standing still within 6 feet of fellow hikers.
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