CANCELLED Hiking Chippawa Trail #2

HIKE TITLE

CHIPPAWA TRAIL #2

DATE

Tuesday December 6, 2022

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville & Richard Reble

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 day of hike

GENERAL LOCATION

Chippawa Rail Trail

 Airport Road to Unity Side Road

START TIME

9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Airport Road at the trail crossing

Approx.3 km. east of Upper James/Hwy. #6. Between Nebo Rd and Miles Rd

DISTANCE

Approx. 15 km

PACE  Moderate -moderately brisk

 Moderate, about 4 kmph

DURATION APPROX

About 4 – 4.5 hours

TERRAIN  

Easy. Flat Rail Trail. Screened pathway.

TYPE OF HIKE:

There and back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

The second in a series of hikes travelling from Mount Hope to the outskirts of Caledonia in Haldimand County. May see the wild animals of Kilman Zoo.

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 18 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