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Hiking North Oakville Urban Hike, Glen Abbey Rec. Centre

  • 04 Apr 2023
  • 9:15 AM
  • Glen Abbey Rec. Centre located, 1415 Third Line, Oakville
  • 3

Registration

  • Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike
  • Non-members are welcome to participate in two club events prior to joining.

Registration is closed

HIKE TITLE

North Oakville Urban Hike Glen Abbey Rec. Centre

DATE

Tuesday April 4, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

cdsomerville4@gmail.com — 905.659. 6768

On the day of hike (including same day cancellations) please call at 289.556. 6707

GENERAL LOCATION

Oakville Glen Abbey Urban Trails

START TIME

Meet at 9:15am for a 9:30am  start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Glen Abbey Rec. Centre located, 1415 Third Line,

Oakville.

Just south of Upper Middle Rd. Park close to tennis courts

DISTANCE

Approx. 10 km.

PACE

Moderate, about 4 kmph

DURATION APPROX

About 2 ½ to 3 Hours.

TERRAIN 

Easy to moderate. Some street walking and screened pathways. Snow, ice or mud will make this slippery. Some gentle ups and downs.

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Enjoy the many options of the Glen Abbey trail system as winter departs and spring starts.

ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.

Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hrs 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 before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

   Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes

   Water, drinks, snacks, and sunscreen.

   Prepare for Mother Nature

COVID CAUTION

Safe distancing will be observed as per Covid protocols

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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