HOC Newsletter - Summer Edition
Recruiting for Board Positions
HIKE TITLE
Escarpment Explorations: Devil’s Punchbowl and Beyond
DATE
Sunday June 26
HIKE LEADER(S)
Jim Blair
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
jblair87@cogeco.ca Cell: 905 906 6941
GENERAL LOCATION
Stoney Creek Escarpment
START TIME
9:15 for 9:30 start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Felker’s Falls Conservation Area Felker's Falls Conservation Area - Google Maps
DISTANCE
10 +/- kms
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate: 3.5 - 4.00 kms per hour
DURATION APPROX
2.5 – 3 hours
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate: Bruce Trail along the escarpment. Possibly some tricky footing and some hills
TYPE OF HIKE:
Up and back, with a possible side trip to explore Devil’s Punch Bowl
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Felker’s Falls and Devil’s Punch Bowl. Pretty escarpment trails under the canopy
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
Between 1-2 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 plenty of water
• Sun and bug protection
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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