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Hiking Yellow Bus Hiking Trip to Mono Cliffs Provincial Park

  • 10 Jun 2023
  • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Mono Cliffs Provincial Park
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Registration

  • Registration opens April 12
  • Non-members are welcome to participate in two club events prior to joining.

Registration is closed


HIKE TITLE 

Yellow Bus Hiking Trip to Mono Cliffs Provincial Park
50th Anniversary Event

Trip Information Sheet

DATE 

Saturday June 10, 2023

TRIP LEADER

Frank Vajda

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Frank.vajda@bell.net        905-510-4103

HIKE LEADERS

Frank Vajda, Isabel Bravo, Dave Pomeroy

BUS DEPARTURE

Embark 8:00 AM. Bus will leave promptly at 8:30 AM

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Guelph Line Carpool Parking area on the north side of the QEW at Guelph LineGuelph Line Carpool Parking - Google Maps

HIKES

Three levels of hikes of different distance and duration are offered: 

Long hike: 15 km - 4 ½ hr, fast pace

Medium hike: 11 km - 3 hr, moderate pace

Short: 7 km - 2 hr, leisure pace

PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely to fast but generally about 3-4 km/hr

Return Time from Mono to Burlington

Bus will depart at 4:00 pm at the latest. Maybe earlier based on completion of hikes. 

TERRAIN: 

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to challenging based on hike selection

TYPE OF HIKE: 

i.e. loop or out and back

All three hikes are LOOPS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Leave Burlington at 8:30 AM from Guelph Line Carpool Parking area.


Bus will stop at Orangeville Tim Horton’s on the way to Mono. Arrive at Mono Community Centre approx. 10:30 am. 


Enjoy the scenic and varied trails of Mono Cliffs Park and the Bruce Trail. We will have lunch on the trail.


The club is renting a room for our comfort which includes washrooms, change rooms, access to water, etc. This room will be available to us for the day. 


Bus will be available throughout the day in the parking lot of Mono Cliffs Community Centre 


General Trail Map Attached. Print a copy if you wish. 


https://www.ontarioparks.com/pdf/maps/monocliffs/park_map.pdf

ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must. 

CANCELLATION

Payment in full. No refund unless spot is filled from the waitlist.

All cancellations must be done through the club manager at info@haltonoutdoorclub.ca NOT the trip leader


The club may cancel due to low registration or bad weather that may impact the safety of participants 

REGISTRATION OPENS

Wednesday, April 12

COST 

$32.00 

WHAT TO BRING

  • Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.
  • Dress in layers according to weather
  • Carry waterproof rain wear
  • Bring lunch, snacks and lots of water. Recommend 1 litre per hour you are out there. You can leave extra water on the bus. 
  • Sun and bug protection if necessary.

SOCIAL

Mono Cliffs Inn might be availalble for snacks and drinks after the hikes, however they are hosting a wedding so you cannot count on getting in. The club has also rented a room in the community centre where we can gather and socialize prior to departing for home.

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

You are encouraged to wear a mask while on the bus unless eating or drinking. 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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Call Us  905-634-2012

Mail Us 3023 New St.
P.O. Box 91565
Burlington, ON L7R 4L6

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