Hiking Red Hill Valley Hike

HIKE TITLE

Red Hill Valley Hike

DATE

Tuesday May 30, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

cdsomerville4@gmail.com 289 556 6707

On the day of the hike (Including last minute cancelations) please call at 905 659 6768

GENERAL LOCATION

Hamilton. Red Hill Valley Trail North

START TIME

Meet at 9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Rosedale Arena, Greenhill Ave

Cochrane Rd. from Lawrence Rd. or King St.

DISTANCE

Approx. 12 km

PACE Moderate -moderately brisk

Moderate, about 4 kmph

DURATION APPROX

About 3 hrs.

TERRAIN  

Moderate -- Screened/Asphalt pathways with some GOOD ups and downs. Mud will make this more challenging. Possible typical Rocky Bruce Trail.

TYPE OF HIKE:

There and Back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

We will enjoy the beautiful Red Hill Valley trail as this urban trail follows the creek up ALL the way to Mt. Albion Falls. Hopefully find a golf ball or two.

Dry conditions will allow for a return loop on the Bruce Trail.

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 25 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

•   Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes

•   Water, drinks, snacks.

•   Prepare for Mother Nature

•   ICERS maybe necessary

IMPORT COVID REMINDERS

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