Hiking North Shore Trails Royal Botanical Gardens 6-7 kms

HIKE TITLE 

Hiking North Shore Trails Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) 6-7 kms

DATE (MM/DAY/YEAR)

Sunday Jan 9

LEADER

Heather Wilson

CONTACT INFROMATION

heatherwlsn249@gmail.com  289-259-5099

GENERAL LOCATION (City/Town)

Hamilton / Burlington

START TIME

Meet at 9:15 for 9:30 start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

 RBG Arboretum, 16 Old Guelph Rd.  Meet at the covered pavilion located near the parking meter in the big circular parking lot. Cost is $3.00 per hour. Please pay for 3 hours. Credit card and cash (coin only) accepted. If you have an RBG membership display your parking pass in your vehicle.

DISTANCE (km)

 6- 7 kms

PACE:

Leisure/Moderate/Fast

 moderate (3 -4)

DURATION APPROX (hrs)

 2 – 2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy/Moderate/Challenging

Trails are relatively wide and smooth with generally good footing. Rolling terrain with some hills. A few narrower, steeper sections. Expect some muddy sections at this time of year

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop, out and back, End to End

Loop hike

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

You will enjoy hiking a variety of ecosystems: waterfront (Cootes Paradise), mixed hardwood bush, field, marshlands, creek valleys and the arboretum.

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 are a must if there is snow

•   Proper hiking boots with a good tread. Conditions may be muddy

•   Carry: raingear, water, snacks and plenty of water.  Hiking poles will be helpful.

•   Dress in layers

IMPORT COVID REMINDERS

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