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HIKE TITLE
Hilton Falls XC Ski / Hike
Hike if no snow, ski if there is snow
DATE
Thursday, Jan 27, 2022
HIKE LEADER(S)
Patti Blair
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
pblair24@cogeco.ca, 905-906-6941
GENERAL LOCATION
Hilton Falls, Milton
START TIME
9:00 a.m. (Arrive 15 minutes prior to start time)
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot. Hilton Falls Conservation Area - Google Maps
There is a fee for non-Conservation Halton members.
Adults: $9.50 Seniors: $7.50
You must pre-register at Hilton Falls Conservation Area Go to: parkvisit.ca Reservation (parkpassproject.com)
Choose the 9:00 time slot. If it is full, choose 8:55 or 9:05 etc. You will not be allowed entry to the park unless you have pre-registered and paid on-line.
DISTANCE
5-8 km. If there is snow, we will ski and if not, we will hike
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate
DURATION APPROX
2 - 3 hours
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Easy to Moderate
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. loop or out and back
Loop
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Various trails of Hilton Falls
TWO PART REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Yes. A Must. There are two parts to registration. 1) Register with HOC on our website. 2) Register at Hilton Falls Conservation Area (see info above). Leaders appreciate early registration at least 24 hours before the event.
CANCELLATION
If your plans change, please self-cancel both registrations 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 prior to the event
WHAT TO BRING
• Ski equipment if there is snow. If insufficient snow, good walking shoes/boots with good tread and bring your icers (traction devices). Hiking poles will be helpful.
• Carry headlamp, water, snacks.
• Dress in layers according to weather
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, Moderate: some hills and/or poor footing. 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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