Hiking Christie Lake Conservation Area

HIKE TITLE

Christie Lake Conservation Area

DATE

Saturday August 13, 2022

HIKE LEADER(S)

Isabel Bravo

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

ibravo_13@icloud.com      Cell:  905.746.2217

GENERAL LOCATION

Dundas

START TIME

Meet at 9:30 am for 9:45 am start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Meet at Lakeside Pavilion, Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas L9H 5E2

Map to Meeting Point 

NOTE: Park entry fee is $15.50 (tax included) for the vehicle and driver and $5.00 for each passenger. Seniors rate is $13.50 and $5.00 for each passenger. 

DISTANCE

8 km approx. (option to increase to 12 km)

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate – 4 km per hour approximately

DURATION APPROX

Approximately 2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Beautiful wide trails mostly flat with several rolling hills. Pretty easy to hike.

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop hike

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Most of the hike follows the yellow loop.  There is a 2 km section which is on the Hill & Dale side (more hilly) which continues to the Christie Dam to see the Mill ruins.  Continue to the finish along the yellow trail. 

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 prior to the hike and 13 hikers are welcome to this event.

WHAT TO BRING

• Good runners or light hiking boots are good

• Dress in layers according to weather

• Bring snacks and lots of water

• Sun protection, sunhat and insect repellent are necessary. If you have a tick removal kit, bring it.