Hiking Waterfalls / Red Hill Valley Hike 7km

HIKE TITLE

Waterfalls / Red Hill Valley Hike 7km

DATE

Sunday January 23

HIKE LEADER(S)

Jim Blair

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

pblair24@cogeco.ca         Cell:  905 906 6941

GENERAL LOCATION

Albion Falls / Red Hill Valley

START TIME

9:15 for 9:30 start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Park at The Red Hill Trail South Parking Lot on the corner of Prichard Rd. and Mud Street. Red Hill Trail - south parking lot - Google Maps

DISTANCE

7 kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate: 3-4 kms per hour

DURATION APPROX

2 - 2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Generally good footing with a few tricky sections (roots and rocks). Some long and short hills as well as some flat sections. We will be descending and ascending the Red Hill Valley.

TYPE OF HIKE:

Bruce Trail, involving a loop section and some out and back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Enjoy Two Waterfalls: Albion Falls and Buttermilk Falls as well as the Red Hill Creek.

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

Between 1-2 weeks before the hike

WHAT TO BRING

•   Icers may be mandatory depending on conditions. Bring them!! Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles are recommended.

•   Dress in layers according to weather

•   Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

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