Hiking Sixteen Mile Creek Plus History

HIKE TITLE

Sixteen Mile Creek Plus History

DATE

Saturday, October 23

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com 905 617 3937

GENERAL LOCATION

Oakville

START TIME

9:45 am for a 10:00 am. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

South East corner of Neyagawa Blvd. and River Glen Blvd. next to baseball diamond. (may have to park on street.) South of Highway 5 and north of Upper Middle Rd.

DISTANCE

Approx. 9 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy with some long, gentle hills

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

Loop

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This hike not only takes in the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley, a jewel in North Oakville, but will include some history of the early days in this area.

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 with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

•  Dress in layers according to weather

•  Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water

•  Sun and bug protection if necessary

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

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