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HIKE TITLE
Falls Escarpment Hike
DATE
2022/10/15
HIKE LEADER(S)
Frank Vajda
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
Frank.vajda@bell.net 905-510-4103
GENERAL LOCATION
Borer’s Falls Conservation Area, Spencer Gorge
START TIME
10:00AM
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Borer’s Falls Paid Parking Only (opens 8:00AM) Rock Chapel Road: KM62.0, Edition 30 Bruce Trail Map
DISTANCE
Approx. 15 KM
PACE: Moderate to Brisk
Moderate: 3-4 KM/hr
DURATION APPROX
Approx. 4 Hrs
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Varied. Some flat sections plus challenging rocky or gravel descents and ascents along the side of the escarpment.
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. loop or out and back
Out and Back
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Escarpment views from Borer’s Falls to Tews Falls following the Main Bruce Trail accessing Tews Falls Side Trail and Glen Ferguson Side Trail
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
Between 1-2 weeks before the hike
WHAT TO BRING
• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.
• Dress in layers according to weather
• Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water
• Sun 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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