Hiking Red Hill Valley Hike

HIKE TITLE

Red Hill Valley Hike

DATE

Sunday March 19, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave and Collette Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

289 556 6707 the day of the hike (Including last minute cancellations)

905 659 6768

GENERAL LOCATION

Red Hill Valley Trail (North end)

START TIME

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

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Rosedale Arena

100 Greenhill Ave.

Hamilton

DISTANCE

Approx. 12 km

PACE Moderate -moderately brisk

Moderate, about 4 kmph

DURATION APPROX

About 3.5--4 hrs.

TERRAIN  

Easy-Moderate Screened/Ashphalt pathways with some gentle ups and downs. Snow, ice or mud will make this more challenging.

TYPE OF HIKE:

There and Back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

From the arena, we will enjoy the beautiful Red Hill Valley trail as this urban trail follows the creek up stream to Mt. Albion Falls.

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 15 hikers.

In the event of a Cancelled ski bus, a guest leader will join us for a capacity of 40.

WHAT TO BRING

•  Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes

•  Water, drinks, snacks

•  Prepare for Mother Nature

•  ICERS and hiking poles maybe necessary

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

Safe distancing will be observed as per Covid protocols