HOC Newsletter - Spring Edition
HIKE TITLE
ET&T Series – Chedoke East
(Hike 17)
DATE
Thursday, April 27th, 2023
HIKE LEADER(S)
Jim Daw
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
289-260-8930
GENERAL LOCATION
Hamilton
START TIME
Meet at 9:45 AM to start at 10:00 AM
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Chedoke Parking Lot
(Chedoke Golf Club clubhouse)
Beddoe Drive, Hamilton
Meet at the far end of the parking lot.
DISTANCE
6 km +/-
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate 3-4 kph
DURATION APPROX
2 hours
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate: hilly and rocky sections, rail trail, sidewalks, many stairs going down, one busy road crossing
TYPE OF HIKE:
Loop hike
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Urban and forest - Chedoke Radial Trail, Bruce Trail, roadside section, the Dundurn Stairs
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.
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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