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HIKE TITLE
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CHIPPAWA TRAIL
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DATE
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Tuesday December 13, 2022
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Dave Somerville & Richard Reble
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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cdsomerville4@gmail.com
905 659 6768,
289 556 6707 the day of the hike
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GENERAL LOCATION
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Chippawa Trail
Caledonia/ Grand River
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START TIME
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Meet at 9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start
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MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
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Rural Road 66 where the trail crosses.
160 Regional Road 66
Caledonia N3W 1N8 Trail Crossing -MAP
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DISTANCE
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Approx. 12 km
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PACE Moderate -moderately brisk
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Moderate, about 4 kmph
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DURATION APPROX
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About 4 – 4.5 Hours
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TERRAIN
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Easy. Flat screened pathway. Crossing rural roads.
Street walking involved.(6-7 km.)
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TYPE OF HIKE:
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There and back and a loop through Caledonia
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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The third and final in the series to travel from the East Hamilton Mountain to the edge of the Grand River in Caledonia. See brave fisherman trying for a late season catch near the dam. Hike through the downtown core and enjoy a treat and a warm up.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
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CANCELLATION
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• 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.
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REGISTRATION OPENS
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Opens on-line 2 weeks prior to the hike and is limited to 14 hikers
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WHAT TO BRING
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• 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
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COVID CAUTION
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Safe distancing will be observed as per Covid protocols
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