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HIKE TITLE
Lollipop Hike
DATE
Saturday, November 6
HIKE LEADER(S)
Anne Armstrong
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
hikingrandma@gmail.com
GENERAL LOCATION
Halton Agreement Forest on Guelph Line
START TIME
9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Meet in the North East Corner of the Woodbine/Mohawk Raceway and Casino on the west side of Guelph Line, north of the 401
DISTANCE
9 km.
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Leisurely
DURATION APPROX
Approx 2 and ½ hours
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Easy with some rocky sections
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. loop or out and back
Out and back with a loop at the northern most part
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
The Halton Agreement Forest is a wonderful place to hike. It is riddled with both hiking and biking trails, used by both hikers and bikers. Join us for this lovely hike which takes us through the forest. Wear something orange, a shirt, vest, hat, anything to make you stand out as deer hunting season may still be in effect.
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.
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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Mail Us 3023 New St. P.O. Box 91565 Burlington, ON L7R 4L6 We do not have a physical office.
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