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HIKE TITLE
CHIPPAWA TRAIL #1
DATE
Tuesday November 29, 2022
HIKE LEADER(S)
Richard Reble
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
reblerichard@gmail.com
905-818-3169 the day of the hike
GENERAL LOCATION
Old rail trail from East Hamilton Mountain to Caledonia
START TIME
Meet at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Splitsville Hamillton
1525 Stone Church Rd East, Hamilton
DISTANCE
Approx. 14 km
PACE Moderate -moderately brisk
Moderate, about 4 kmph
DURATION APPROX
About 3.5--4 hrs
TERRAIN
Easy!. Following the old rail Trail. Flat screened, gravel trail. Wet leaves/ice may be the only hazard. Must cross several rural roads.
TYPE OF HIKE:
There and back
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
The first in a series of 3 hikes following the rail trail that joins Hamilton to Caledonia. The first hike travels from the East mountain to Airport Road and back. No chance for a different return route. A true there and back.
ONLINE 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
Opens on-line 2 weeks prior to the hike and is limited to 14 hikers
WHAT TO BRING
• Wear hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes. Hiking poles if you wish to work out upper body.
• Bring water (minimum 1 litre) and snacks
• Prepare for Mother Nature!! : Dress in layers according to weather, waterproof rainwear
COVID CAUTION
Safe distancing will be observed as per Covid protocols
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.
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