Hiking ET&T Series - Creekside and Marshes (Hike 2)

HIKE TITLE

ET&T Series - CREEKSIDE AND MARSHES (Hike 2)

DATE

Thursday, January 12th, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Cherie Jackson

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905-220-7264

GENERAL LOCATION

Burlington

START TIME

9:45 AM to start at 10:00 AM

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Hidden Valley Park parking lot,

1137 Hidden Valley Road, Burlington

Use the south parking lot; the entrance is at the sign for Picnic Areas 4-6 on Lemonville Road, west of the baseball diamond.

DISTANCE

8 +/- kms

PACE:

Easy/ Moderate / Fast

Easy 3-4 kph

DURATION APPROX

2 – 2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Leisure /Moderate /Challenging

Moderate: mainly flat, wide trails, 2-3 hills, boardwalk, stairs.

TYPE OF HIKE:

Out and back hike with a loop in the Hendrie Valley to Laking Garden.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This begins with a walk along the Grindstone Creek leading to a marsh and the boardwalk in Hendrie Valley. A great hike for bird watching. Many birds will settle on an outstretched hand.  A lovely hike in any season, winter provides an excellent opportunity to view the marshes without the coverage of foliage.

The ET&T series offers 24 hikes, every Thursday from January 5th to June 15th 2023.  These hikes follow local trails that a group of HOC members compiled into a guide book titled “Escarpment Trails and Treks: Two-Hour Hikes in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara”. These hikes  are very special and ideal for getting to know local trails in only 2-3 hours and all in close proximity to your home in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara Region, Southern Ontario. All level of hikers are welcome! 

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 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.

•  Bring icers and hiking poles.

•  Dress in layers according to weather

•  Bring snacks and water

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed.