HOC Newsletter - Spring Edition
HIKE TITLE
North Oakville Urban Hike
Glen Abbey Rec. Centre
DATE
Tuesday May 2, 2023
HIKE LEADER(S)
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
frank.vajda@bell.net
GENERAL LOCATION
Oakville
START TIME
Meet at 9:15am for a 9:30am start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
1415 Third Line, Oakville
Just south of Upper Middle Rd. Park close to tennis courts
DISTANCE
Approx. 10 km.
PACE
Moderate, about 4 kmph
DURATION APPROX
About 2 ½ to 3 Hours.
TERRAIN
Easy to moderate. Some street walking and screened pathways. Snow, ice or mud will make this slippery. Some gentle ups and downs.
TYPE OF HIKE:
Out and back
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Mainly following the McCraney Creek Trail with some sidewalks. Out and back hike
ONLINE 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
• Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes
• Water, drinks, snacks, and sunscreen.
• Prepare for Mother Nature
IMPORT 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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