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HIKE TITLE
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Snowshoe – Crawford Lake
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DATE
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Sunday Feb 20
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Sue and Frank Elias
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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fselias@cogeco.ca
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GENERAL LOCATION
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Crawford Lake Conservation Area
3115 Conservation Road, Milton
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START TIME
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Meet at 9:45 for 10:00 a.m. start
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MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
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The farthest Parking Lot, closest to the Snowshoe Trail. Meet at the start of the trail.
There is a fee for non-Conservation Halton members. Adults: $9.50 Seniors: $7.50
You must pre-register at Crawford Lake Conservation Area
Go to: parkvisit.ca Reservation (parkpassproject.com)
Choose the 9:40 time slot. If it is full, choose 9:50 etc. You will not be allowed entry to the park unless you have pre-registered and paid on-line.
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DISTANCE
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Approx. 3 - 5 km.
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Leisurely: 3 km per hour
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DURATION APPROX
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2 hours - Finish 12:00 p.m.
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TERRAIN: Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Moderate. Some hills.
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TYPE OF HIKE:
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Loop
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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We will be using the snowshoe trail, depending on the weather etc., may do another trail.
See TrailGuide_CrawfordLake.pdf
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Yes. A Must. There are two parts to registration. 1) Register with HOC on our website.
2) Register at Crawford Lake Conservation Area (see info above). Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
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CANCELLATION
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• 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.
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REGISTRATION OPENS
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2 weeks before the hike
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WHAT TO BRING
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If there is good snow this will be a snowshoe event: Poles are recommended, but not necessary.
If all the snow is gone by Saturday, we will make this a hike on the trails but the trails will still be hard packed snow/ice so you will need something for traction on your boots:
• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.
• Hiking poles are recommended but not required.
• Dress in layers according to weather
• Carry snacks and water
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IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS
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The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed. Masks at the start and social distancing. The park requires people to wear masks if using the washrooms.
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GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisurely: 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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