Hiking Tuesday Morning Variety-Pak Hike

HIKE TITLE

Tuesday Morning Variety Pak Hike

DATE

November 30

HIKE LEADER(S)

Richard Reble

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

reblerichard@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

Waterdown

START TIME

9:15 for 9:30 start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Meet on Flander’s Drive, curbside at the corner of Mountain Brow Rd. in Waterdown. Mountain Brow Rd. runs east from Waterdown Rd. just south of Grindstone Creek Falls

DISTANCE

8-9 kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate, 4 kmph, approximately

DURATION APPROX

Approximately 2 - 2.5 hrs

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Mostly single width track but sometimes double-width. Sometimes hard pack but often with exposed rocks and tree roots. Keep your eyes on your feet.

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop trail.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This hike is the 10th in 52-hike series. The loop has an elongated shape which traces the edge of the escarpment in Conservation Halton’s Waterdown Woods. The loop is made up of a short section of the Bruce Trail and some associated side trails. We’ll take moments here and there to ooh and ahh at views of Burlington and Lake Ontario below.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must. Up to 15 hikers can be accommodated.

CANCELLATION

•  If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take part.

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.