HOC 50th Anniversary Events
Spring Information FairFriday, April 14
HIKE TITLE
Dundas Valley / Warren Park
DATE
Tuesday April 11, 2023
HIKE LEADER(S)
Dave Somerville
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
cdsomerville4@gmail.com. —- 905.659.6768
On the day of the hike day of hike (including same day cancellations) please call 289.556.6707
GENERAL LOCATION
Hamilton, Dundas Valley Conservation Area
START TIME
Meet at 9:15am for a 9:30am start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Warren Park, 46 ½ Talley Ho, Dundas
Off of Governors Rd. exit on Tally Ho (follow for 600 m). Road Side Parking.
DISTANCE
Approx. 10 km.
PACE
Moderate, about 4 kmph
DURATION APPROX
About 2 ½ to 3 Hours.
TERRAIN
Easy to moderate. Screened and natural 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 Dundas Valley. We will enter the CA by way of the Spring Valley Trail and enjoy a few of the loop trails. Hopefully we will see some signs of spring!
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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