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HIKE TITLE
Thursday Evening Variety-Pak Hike
DATE
Tues., May 19, 2022
HIKE LEADER(S)
Richard Reble
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
reblerichard@gmail.com or day of the hike up to 5:00 pm
905-818-3169
GENERAL LOCATION
Central Hamilton Mountain
START TIME
Meet 7:00 pm for a 7:15 pm start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Sam Lawrence Park parking lot at the top edge of Hamilton Mountain on the west side of Upper Wellington St.
DISTANCE
8 km + or -
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
3.5 - 4 kmph + or -
DURATION APPROX
2 hrs + or -
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Easy. Mostly a paved treadway
TYPE OF HIKE:
Loop
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
We’ll do a loop through the area of wealthy old homes at the bottom of the escarpment. I’d love to know their worth in the present market.
ONLINE REGISTRATION NEEDED
Yes, A must. Leaders appreciate early registration and up to at least 24 hours before the event. Up to 15 participants are welcome.
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 or an incident that might impact the safety of participants.
REGISTRATION OPENS
2 weeks prior to the hike
WHAT TO BRING
Hiking shoes.
Poles if you wish
Water
Mask
Pub Stop
A pub stop will be offered if the facility in mind provides outdoor seating. Bring a jacket for cool evenings.
IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS
Club Covid measures will be observed. See website.
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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