Hiking Tuesday Morning Variety-Pak Hike

HIKE TITLE

Tuesday Morning Variety Pak Hike

DATE

November 16

HIKE LEADER(S)

Richard Reble

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

reblerichard@gmail.com or 365-888-2962 the day of the hike

GENERAL LOCATION

Waterdown

START TIME

9:15 for 9:30 start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

The shoulder of Snake Rd. where the Bruce Trail crosses. The bottom end of Snake Rd is on Plains Rd West, the top end is on Dundas St. in Waterdown. You can access the Bruce Trail parking spot on Snake Rd. from either end.

DISTANCE

8-9 kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate – 4 km per hour approximately

DURATION APPROX

Approximately 2-2.5 hrs.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Challenging in parts. Mainly single width path, with some double width.  Some areas of tricky footing on rocks and tree roots and other sections along the road. There are also some steep ascents and descents.

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop trail.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This is the 8th hike of the 52-hike series. Today’s hike centers on Grindstone Creek with pauses at Waterdown’s Great Falls,  Aldershot’s Hidden Valley Park, and Lemonville. There are several spots for escarpment views.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.  Up to 15 hikers may participate.

CANCELLATION

•  If your plans change, please self-cancel online as soon as possible so that others may participate.  

REGISTRATION OPENS

1-2 weeks prior to the hike

WHAT TO BRING

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

•  Bring water and a snack.

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

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