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HIKE TITLE
Hiking the Bench, Bruce Trail
DATE
Saturday July 23
HIKE LEADER(S)
Dave Pomeroy
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
pomeroyd@yahoo.com Cell: 289.680.8476
GENERAL LOCATION
Beamsville, Lincoln
START TIME
8:30 for 8:45 start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Meet at the end of Hixon St at the corner of Edelheim Rd in Beamsville
Map to meeting point
DISTANCE
10 km approx.
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate, 3 - 4 km per hour
DURATION APPROX
3 - 3.5 hours
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate to challenging, typical Bruce Trail. Some hills and tricky footing depending on weather conditions. Hiking poles are highly recommended.
TYPE OF HIKE:
There and back
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Hike will take us along the Bruce Trail. Some road walking too. Will see many views of the country side specially vineyards and the lake skyline.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the 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. Up to 12 registrants are welcome.
WHAT TO BRING
• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.
• Bring hiking poles. Highly recommended
• Dress in layers according to weather
• Snacks and lots water
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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