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HIKE TITLE
Thursday Night Variety-Pak Hike
DATE
Thursday June 16, 2022
HIKE LEADER(S)
Richard Reble
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
reblerichard@gmail.com or 905-818-3169
GENERAL LOCATION
Stoney Creek
START TIME
7:00 p.m. for a 7:15 p.m. start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Parking lot of Stoney Creek’s Battlefield Park located at 77 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8G 1H9, Battlefield Park Map
DISTANCE
8 kms or less
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
4 kmph or a bit slower
DURATION APPROX
2 hrs. + or -
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Typical Bruce Trail, some easy, some moderate and some a bit challenging
TYPE OF HIKE:
Loop
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
We’ll loop our way around the Devil’s Punch Bowl, including a devilish path up the creek bed to the bottom of the falls, using the Bruce Trail, Ridge Rd., and other escarpment paths.
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 other condition(s) that may impact the safety of participants.
REGISTRATION OPENS
2 weeks prior to the hike
WHAT TO BRING
• Hiking boots
• Water and snacks
• Poles, if you wish
• Mask, for the circle meeting
IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS
The Club’s Covid measures 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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