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HIKE TITLE
Thursday Night Variety- Pak Hike
DATE
Thursday June 23, 2022
HIKE LEADER(S)
Richard Reble
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
reblerichard@gmail.com or cell phone: 905-818-3169
GENERAL LOCATION
Dundas
START TIME
Meet at 7:00 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Meet in the rear parking lot of Shoppers’ Drug Mart at University Plaza on Osler Drive in Dundas.
DISTANCE
8 kms +/-
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
4 kmph
DURATION APPROX
2 hrs. + or -
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Easy. Part rail trail. and part hard-pack trail in Dundas Valley woodlands.
TYPE OF HIKE:
Loop
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
We’ll loop our way to the Dundas Valley Trail Centre using both rail trail and a parallel woodland path.
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 might compromise the safety of participants.
REGISTRATION OPENS
2 weeks prior to the hike
WHAT TO BRING
• Hiking boots or shoes
• Water
• Pole (if wished)
• Face mask (for the circle meeting if wished)
COVID GUIDELINES
The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed.
ONE (AND ONE ONLY) FOR THE ROAD
We`ll end the evening with an outdoor pub stop at University Plaza. Bring a jacket if it`s cool.
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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