Hiking City View Park to Bruce Trail

HIKE TITLE

City View Park to Bruce Trail

DATE

Wednesday, August 31

HIKE LEADER(S)

Lisa Raftis

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

raftislisa@gmail.com 416-829-5053

GENERAL LOCATION

City View 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 City View Park, 2500 Kerns Rd., Burlington. The parking lot is accessible by driving on Dundas St. to Kerns Rd., go south and turn into the 1st parking lot closest to the corner of Dundas & Kerns Rd.

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 the Bruce Trail going east

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Views of Burlington from the escarpment.

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 participate in 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.