Hiking ET&T Series – Cootes Paradise South Shore (Hike 14)

HIKE TITLE

ET&T Series – Cootes Paradise South Shore

(Hike 14)

DATE

Thursday, April 6th, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sharon Tkacz

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905-630-3533

GENERAL LOCATION

Hamilton

START TIME

9:45 AM to start at 10:00 AM

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Royal Botanical Gardens and Hamilton Aviary parking

85 Oak Knoll Drive, Hamilton, L8R 4C2

Note: RBG membership or parking payment required

DISTANCE

9 +/- kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3-4 kph

DURATION APPROX

2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to Moderate: flat trails, hilly steeper sections, boardwalks, uneven stairs, fields, a short paved section

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop hike

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This hike includes many views of the Cootes Paradise marsh, forest trails, Churchill Park, and a brief walk on the McMaster University campus.

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

2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.

•  Bring icers and hiking poles.

•  Dress in layers according to weather

•  Bring snacks and water

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed.