Hiking Red Hill Valley Hike

HIKE TITLE

Red Hill Valley Hike

DATE

Sunday April 16, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave and Collette Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

cdsomerville4@gmail.com. — 905.630.3265

On the day of the hike (Including last minute cancellations) please call 905.659.6768

GENERAL LOCATION

Hamilton East - Red Hill Valley Trail

START TIME

Meet at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Confederation Park

Waterfront Trail Parking Lot at 655 Van Wagners Beach Rd. Hamilton (at the bend)

DISTANCE

Approx. 20 km

PACE Moderate -moderately brisk

Moderate to FAST, about 4.5 - 5 kmph

DURATION APPROX

About 5 hrs.

TERRAIN 

Moderate -- Screened/Asphalt pathways with some good 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 lake, we will enjoy the beautiful Red Hill Valley trail as this urban trail follows the creek up ALL the way to Mt. Albion Falls.

This is NOT a beginners hike. LONG DISTANCE!

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.

•   Prepare for Mother Nature

•   ICERS maybe necessary

COVID CAUTION

Safe distancing will be observed as per Covid protocols