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HIKE TITLE
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Chedoke Loop
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DATE
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Saturday, November 20
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Anne Armstrong
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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hikingrandma@gmail.com
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GENERAL LOCATION
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Chedoke Golf Club, Hamilton
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START TIME
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9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
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Chedoke Golf Club Parking Lot, 563 Aberdeen Rd. Park in area facing onto one of the greens. Look for Maroon Honda CRV
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DISTANCE
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9 - 10 km.
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Leisurely
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DURATION APPROX
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3 hours
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Easy with some rocky, hilly sections
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. loop or out and back
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Loop
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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We will use a combination of rail trail, main Bruce trail (white) and Bruce trail side trails (blue) to explore this area. We should get some good views over Dundas and see a couple of waterfalls if there has been rain.
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours 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.
• The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.
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REGISTRATION OPENS
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Between 1-2 weeks before the hike
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WHAT TO BRING
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• 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
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IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS
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The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed.
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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.
