Hiking City View/Kerncliff 6-7 kms

HIKE TITLE

City View / Kerncliff  6-7 kms.

DATE

Tuesday Jan 4

HIKE LEADER(S)

Patti Blair

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

pblair24@cogeco.ca          Cell: 905 906 6941

GENERAL LOCATION

Burlington (west)

START TIME

9:15 for 9:30 a.m. start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

City View Park, 2500 Kerns Rd.  South Entrance (entrance closest to the escarpment, NOT the soccer fields) The entrance to the parking lot is on Kerns Rd., 350 meters south of Highway 5.

(DO NOT meet at  Kerncliff Park which is below the escarpment)

DISTANCE (km)

6 -7 kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

3 – 3.5 kms per hour:  Leisurely to Moderate

DURATION APPROX (hrs)

 2.5 hours + / -

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging. There are ups and downs, some flat areas and some rocky patches. There may be muddy sections.

TYPE OF HIKE:

Mostly loop with a bit of out and back.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This hike has it all: stunning vistas of Burlington and beyond; field and forest ecosystems; classic limestone cliffs and a wetland trail. For the most part, we will follow parts of the main Bruce Trail and some Side Trails as we travel up and down the escarpment.

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

2 weeks before the hike

WHAT TO BRING

•   Icers or traction devices on your boots will be necessary if there is snow

•   Supportive hiking boots with a good tread. Poles will be useful

•   Dress in layers according to the weather

•   Carry:  snacks, water, waterproof raingear, extra clothing

•   Sun protection.

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

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