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HIKE TITLE
Uno Camino Misterioso Hike: The Halton Forest Track Caper
DATE
Saturday, August 14th
HIKE LEADER(S),
email and cell number
Richard Reble
- reblerichard@gmail.com
-my cell phone (365-888-2962) will be on the morning of the hike. Please don’t text.
GENERAL LOCATION
Halton Forest Tract
START TIME
Beat the heat. 7:45 a.m. for an 8:00 a.m. start. We also beat the mobs from the GTA.
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
The Northwest corner of the Mohawk Raceway and Casino parking lot on Guelph Line just north of Hwy. 401
DISTANCE
9 - 10 km approx.
PACE Moderate -moderately brisk
4 km + or - per hour approximately
DURATION APPROX
2 - 2.5 hrs.
TERRAIN
Rock-studded. The trailway can be tricky.
TYPE OF HIKE:
Loop
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Woods and maze-like trails. The route, however, is a secret. If I described it to you, there would be no misterioso would there.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Yes. A Must. At least 24 hrs. before the event.
CANCELLATION
• If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.
REGISTRATION OPENS
Opens on-line 2 weeks prior to the hike and is limited to 15 hikers
WHAT TO BRING
• Wear supportive hiking boots or hiking shoes with good tread. Hiking poles are optional.
• Bring snack and plenty of water
• Sun protection as needed
PUB STOP
This is a post-hike option. The venue is TBA, but it will be in Milton.
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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