Coming Spring 2022...
Recreational Kayak Program
HIKE TITLE
Wildflower Ramble
DATE
Sunday, May 15
HIKE LEADER(S)
Anne Armstrong
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
hikingrandma@gmail.com 905 617 3937
GENERAL LOCATION
Milton
START TIME
10:00 am.
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Hilton Falls Conservation Area, Campbellville Rd.
You must register on-line to book a visit to Hilton Falls Conservation Area. Go to parkvisit.ca Reservation (parkpassproject.com) and choose Hilton Falls.
DISTANCE
Approx. 11 km.
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Leisurely
DURATION APPROX
Three hours.
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate, with some rocky sections.
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. loop or out and back
Loop with some out and back
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
This hike will explore the many different trails in this conservation area with an emphasis on seeing Spring wildflowers. We will see the falls and some of the wonderful wetlands to the north. We will also see the remains of one of the mills which were important to this area.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event. Up to 12 hikers are welcome to register on this 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
• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.
• Dress in layers according to weather
• Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water
• Sun and bug protection if necessary
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 (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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