Hiking North Shore Trails RBG (Royal Botanical Gardens) 10 kms +/-

HIKE TITLE 

Hiking North Shore Trails RBG (Royal Botanical Gardens) 10 kms +/-

DATE (MM/DAY/YEAR)

Saturday April 15, 2023

LEADERS

Patti Blair

CONTACT INFORMATION

pblair24@cogeco.ca         cell: 905 906 6941

GENERAL LOCATION 

Hamilton / Burlington

START TIME

Meet at 9:15 for 9:30 start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION 

RBG Arboretum, 16 Old Guelph Rd.,

Royal Botanical Gardens - Arboretum - Google Maps

Meet at the covered pavilion located near the parking meter in the big circular parking lot. Cost is $5.00 per hour. Please pay for 3 hours. Credit card and cash (coin only) accepted. If you have an RBG membership display your parking pass in your vehicle and park for free.

DISTANCE (km)

10 kms (+/-)

PACE:

Leisure/Moderate/Fast

moderate to fast (4 - 4.5 km per hour)

DURATION APPROX (hrs)

 2.5 – 3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy/Moderate/Challenging

Trails are relatively wide and smooth with generally good footing. Rolling terrain with some hills. A few narrower, steeper sections. Expect some muddy sections at this time of year

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop, out and back, End to End

Loop hike with some out and back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

You will enjoy hiking a variety of ecosystems: waterfront (Cootes Paradise), mixed hardwood bush, field, marshlands, creek valleys and the arboretum.

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

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

WHAT TO BRING

•  Icers or traction devices on your boots are a must if there is snow

•  Proper hiking boots with a good tread. Conditions may be muddy

•  Carry: raingear, water, snacks and plenty of water.  Hiking poles will be helpful.

•  Dress in layers

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

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