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CANCELLED Hiking Dundas Valley Two Ways

  • 22 Aug 2022
  • 9:15 AM
  • Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Governor’s Rd., Dundas
  • 11

Registration

  • Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike
  • Non-members are welcome to participate in two club events prior to joining.

HIKE TITLE

Dundas Valley Two Ways

DATE

Monday, August 22

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com  905 617 3937

GENERAL LOCATION

Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Governor’s Rd., Dundas

START TIME

Meet at 9:15 am. for a 9:30 am start.

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Meet in the last parking lot of the Dundas Conservation Area on Governor’s Rd., Dundas

DISTANCE

10 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate: hills and generally easy footing

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

Two loops

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This hike is in a geologically interesting area with many valleys and hills within the Dundas Valley itself, showing the results of long gone glaciers. Many ravines cut through the valley leading to lovely creeks and some waterfalls. Meet in the last parking lot at 9:15 am. Parking fee in effect or a conservation area pass. We will hike one loop ending at the Trail Centre for a snack and then complete a second loop.

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 14 participants are welcome to this event

WHAT TO BRING

Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

Dress in layers according to weather

Carry waterproof rainwear,

Bring water, a snack,

Bring sunscreen and bug protection if necessary

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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