Hiking Dundas Valley Hike B

HIKE TITLE

Dundas Valley Hike B

DATE

Sunday, October 3, 2021

HIKE LEADER(S)

Maureen Hills

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hillsmaur@gmail.com

cell: 905 869 5536 on the morning of the hike

GENERAL LOCATION

Dundas Valley Conservation Area

START TIME

Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Sanctuary Park. Take Old Ancaster Road to Pleasant Ave. Then Pleasant Avenue to Sanctuary Drive and turn right. Parking lot is at the end of the street

DISTANCE

approximately 8 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely 3km an hour or less

DURATION APPROX

2 .5 to 3 hours of walking time

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate. Wide trails. Some short and long hills with reasonable foot

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

Loop trail

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Hike through beautiful hardwood forest with a stop at the trail center.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.  Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.

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.

REGISTRATION OPENS

Between 1-2 weeks before the hike

WHAT TO BRING

•          Wear supportive hiking boots or hiking shoes with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

•          Dress in layers according to weather

•          Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks/lunch and water

•          Sun and bug protection if necessary

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

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