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HIKE TITLE
Tuesday Morning Variety Pak Hike
DATE
December 7
HIKE LEADER(S)
Richard Reble
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
reblerichard@gmail.com , 365-888-2962 morning of the hike
GENERAL LOCATION
Burlington
START TIME
9:15 for 9:30 start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Kerncliff Park, parking area on Kerns Rd. below the escarpment. Approach from Brant St., turn west on N. Service Rd., turn north on Kerns Rd., and proceed to park. Do not approach from Dundas St. because you can’t drive down the escarpment. Look for me standing at the entrance to the parking lot.
DISTANCE
8-9 kms
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate – 4 km per hour approximately
DURATION APPROX
About 2 - 2.5 hrs.
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate. Both single and double width track. Mostly hard pack clay. Some moderate hills in the woods.
TYPE OF HIKE:
Loop trail.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
This is the 11th hike in the 52-Variety Pak Hike series. We`ll be exploring the many paths that make up the maze in Burlington City View Park and Kerncliff Park. Most of the paths are in the woods.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Yes. A Must. Up to 15 registrants are welcome.
CANCELLATION
• If your plans change, please self-cancel online as soon as possible so that another member can take your spot.
REGISTRATION OPENS
1-2 weeks prior to the hike
WHAT TO BRING
• Wear hiking boots or supportive walking shoes.
• Bring water and snack.
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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