HOC 50th Anniversary Events
Spring Information FairFriday, April 14
HIKE TITLE
Credit River Valley
DATE
Tuesday April 18, 2023
HIKE LEADER(S)
Frank Vajda
Co-leader – Rosemarie Abrecht
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
frank.vajda@bell.net — 905.510.4103 day of hike (including same day cancellations)
GENERAL LOCATION
Mississauga
START TIME
Meet at 9:15am for a 9:30am start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Credit River Valley, Erindale Park
1695 Dundas Street W., Mississauga
DISTANCE
Approx. 10 km.
PACE
Moderate, about 4 kmph
DURATION APPROX
About 2 ½ to 3 Hours.
TERRAIN
Easy to moderate. Natural 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
Follow the mighty Credit River. A loop up the hill to visit Riverwood Conservancy. We will keep an eye out for damage from the spring thaw and diehard fishermen looking for an early season steelhead. Hopefully 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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