Hiking Tuesday Morning Variety-Pak Hike 24

HIKE TITLE

 Tuesday Variety-Pak Hike #24

DATE

 Mar. 29, 2022

HIKE LEADER(S)

Richard Reble

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

reblerichard@gmail.com up to 6:00 a.m. morning of the hike

GENERAL LOCATION

East Hamilton escarpment

START TIME

9:15 am for 9:30 am start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Park at or near the corner of Mountain Brow Blvd. and Margate Ave. on east Hamilton Mountain

DISTANCE

8 kms +/-

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

4 kmph +/-

DURATION APPROX

 2 hrs. +/-

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy, paved surface but can we be completely free of ice and snow at this point in the season. We’ll see.

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

On the way from Margate Ave. to the Wentworth Street Stairways there is always a lovely view of lower Hamilton, Burlington, and the great beyond from the edge of the escarpment. The return path is the East Mountain Escarpment Trail which is surrounded by escarpment forest providing welcoming visual relief from the urban world we saw from the top. As you can see, it’s a hike with something pleasing for everyone.

ONLINE REGISTRATION NEEDED

Yes, A must. Leaders appreciate early registration and up to at least 24 hours before the event. Up to 15 hikers are welcome. If registration is full, please join the waiting list.

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 prior to the hike

WHAT TO BRING

• Hiking boots

• Water and snacks

• Poles, and possibly icers.

• Face mask

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

Covid measures  will be observed.