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2024 Spring Information Fair
HIKE TITLE
Kerncliff Park to Smokey Hollow.
DATE
Wednesday, August 24
HIKE LEADER(S)
Lisa Raftis
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
raftislisa@gmail.com 416-829-5053
GENERAL LOCATION
Kerncliff Park, Burlington
START TIME
Meet at 8:45 am for 9:00 am start
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Meet in the parking lot at Kerncliff Park, 2198 Kerns Rd., Burlington. The parking lot is accessible by driving north on Kerns Rd. from the North Service Rd. Washroom available
DISTANCE
approx. 8 km
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate 3-4 km per hour
DURATION APPROX
3 hours walking time
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. loop or out and back
Out and back along main and side trails on the Bruce Trail
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Views of Burlington from the escarpment and the falls at Smokey Hollow
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 15 hikers are welcome to this event
WHAT TO BRING
• Wear supportive hiking shoes or boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.
• Dress in layers according to weather
• Bring snacks and lots of water
• Sun protection, sun hat and insect repellent
• Bring tick removal kit if you have one
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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