Hiking Short Hills Provincial Park

HIKE TITLE

Short Hills Provincial Park

DATE

Saturday, September 17, 2022

HIKE LEADER(S)

Isabel Bravo

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

ibravo_13@icloud.com Cell:  905.746.2217

GENERAL LOCATION

St Catharines, Niagara Region

START TIME

9:30 start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Meet at the Short Hills Parking Lot A, Pelham Rd, St. Catharines, ON L0S 1E0

Parking Lot Map attached: St. Catharines

DISTANCE

8 kms approx.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate – 3.5 to 4 km per hour approx.

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 3 hours including breaks

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate. Some easy section with some challenging and rocky steep hills, typical in the Bruce Trail.

TYPE OF HIKE:

Combination loop and there and back.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Hike along forested areas, bridges and Bruce Trail. The trail winds around the Twelve Mile Creek, Terrace Creek Falls and follows an old farm road, and joins the Swayze Falls Trail if you want to do a longer distance (14km)

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

Two weeks prior to the hike. Up to 12 hikers are welcome to participate.

WHAT TO BRING

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

•  Dress in layers according to weather

•  Carry snacks and lots of water

•  Sun protection and insect repellent if necessary

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

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