Hiking To the Pit and Back

HIKE TITLE

Hiking To the Pit and Back

DATE

Saturday October 22, 2022

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

North of Georgetown

START TIME

10:00 am.

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Scotsdale Farm, 13907 Trafalgar Rd.

DISTANCE

Approx. 9 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

2 ½ hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

There and Back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Meet in the main parking lot at Scotsdale Farm on Trafalgar Rd. to join in this lovely hike using a combination of Main and Blue Bruce Trails. This hike will go west from Scotsdale Farm on Main trail and then at Highway 7 will pick up the Duff Pit Side Trail leading to a lovely loop and stopping at the former town of Georgetown for a snack and drink and returning via the same trail.  Our trail goes through lovely woodlands. Some rocky sections.

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 events.

WHAT TO BRING

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

•  Dress in layers according to weather

•  Bring waterproof rainwear, snacks and water

•  Sun and bug protection if necessary

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

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