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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
UPDATED SEPT 12
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1) Follow Governor's Rd. west from the Dundas core till you see Dundas Valley Secondary School on a hill on your left.
2) When you go past the school, measure about 0.06 more km on Governor's Rd. to Davidson on your right.
3) Turn right on Davidson and drive north to where it meets the woods at the bottom of the escarpment. This is where Davidson meets Newcombe.
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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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