HIKE TITLE
Short Hills Provincial Park
DATE
Sunday, November 27, 2022
HIKE LEADER(S)
Isabel Bravo
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
ibravo_13@icloud.com Cell: 905.746.2217
GENERAL LOCATION
St Catharines, Niagara Region
START TIME
Meet at 9:30am for start 9:45am
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Meet at the Short Hills Parking Lot C. Drive to the very end of Wiley Rd (2801 Wiley Rd, ).
DISTANCE
8 kms approx.
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate – 3.5 to 4 km per hour approx.
DURATION APPROX
Approx. 3 hours including breaks
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate. Some easy section with some challenging and rocky steep hills, typical in the Bruce Trail.
TYPE OF HIKE:
Combination loop and there and back.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
We want to take these trails before we get ice and snow. Hike along forested areas, bridges and Bruce Trail. The trail winds around the Twelve Mile Creek, Terrace Creek falls and follows an old farm road, and joins the Swayze Falls Trail. Be prepared for some hills.
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
Two weeks prior to the hike. Up to 12 hikers are welcome to participate.
WHAT TO BRING
• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.
• Bring your ices just in case!
• Dress in layers according to weather
• Carry snacks and lots of water
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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