CANCELLED Hiking Decew House to Morningstar Mill

HIKE TITLE

Decew House to Morningstar Mill

DATE

Sunday, January 29, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sylvia Wheeler

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

girlupontrek@gmail.com    2896873224

GENERAL LOCATION

South West of Brock University

START TIME

Meet 9:45 for a 10 am start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Meet at Decew House Heritage Park located on 2370 Decew Rd, West of Merrittville Highway. Park on North side.  MAP to Decew House. (43.107410, -79.249143)

DISTANCE

7 km approx

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisure – 3 km per hour approximately

DURATION APPROX

Approximately 2 hours with breaks.  Bring your snack.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy, fairly flat and pack gravel. Also through woods.  Bring gaiters and change of shoes in case it is muddy.  Dress for snowy conditions as well.  Bring icers.

TYPE OF HIKE:

There and back hike.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Morning Star mill is an historic site.  Also has washrooms.

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 prior to the hike and 14 hikers are welcome to this event.

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear hiking boots

•  Dress in layers according to weather

•  Bring snacks and lots of water

•  Gaiters, icers would be required for weather conditions

•  Bring extra shoes to change your muddy boots