Hiking Nordic Walking – Glen Abbey

HIKE TITLE

Nordic Walking – Glen Abbey

DATE

Thursday August 18, 2022

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sue and Frank Elias

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

fselias@cogeco.ca   416-556-2638

GENERAL LOCATION

Glen Abbey Recreation Centre

1415 Third Line, Oakville L6M 3G2

START TIME

Meet at 7:00 p.m. for 15 minutes of instruction    

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Glen Abbey Recreation Centre parking lot – South West section, path to Glen Abbey Gate

DISTANCE

Approx. 5 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate: 3-4 km per hour

DURATION APPROX

1.5 - 2 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy, sidewalks/asphalt trail

TYPE OF HIKE:

Out and back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

From the park, we will head along the multi-purpose trails on Upper Middle Rd, West of Third Line.

Let’s be social after the walk: We will go to the Symposium Café for Freezies.

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

WHAT TO BRING

• This is a Nordic walk so bring your telescoping hiking/walking poles with rubber booties as we will be on asphalt and concrete.  At the start, Sue will teach the Urban Poling technique for Nordic walking.  Sue is a certified Urban Poling Instructor.
• See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-fuF1pUaws
• We will have some demonstration poles and booties available.
• If your poles don’t have rubber booties check online for your pole manufacturer details.
• Bring water and snacks.  Rain gear and/or sunscreen.
• Washrooms at the Recreation Centre

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed.