Hiking 12 Mile Creek Hike, St. Catharines

HIKE TITLE

12 Mile Creek Hike St. Catharines

DATE

Sunday November 6, 2022

HIKE LEADER(S)

Paul Humber, our newest Hike Leader, Welcome!!!

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

lumdig58@gmail.com 905-932-4067

GENERAL LOCATION

12 mile creek valley in St. Catharines

START TIME

10am

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Rotary Park,  located across the street from 392 Pelham rd. St.Catharines

Link to Rotary Park  

DISTANCE

10kms to 15kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

3-4hrs depending on breaks and exact route taken

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate with some Challenging portions such as climbing the escarpment with some roots and small rocks and wetness

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

Loop

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

We will be hiking a mixture of the Laura Secord trail, the Bruce trail and some single track multi use/mountain bike  trails. We will have the opportunity if the group wishes to walk a portion of the Canada Summer Games Mountain bike race course.

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 10 hikers are welcome to participant in this event

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.