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Hiking Bruce Trail Waterdown

  • 27 Jun 2023
  • 9:15 AM
  • Patterson Rd. where Bruce Trail passes under Hwy.#6, Waterdown
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Registration

  • Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike
  • Non-members are welcome to participate in two club events prior to joining.
Registration is closed

HIKE TITLE

Bruce Trail  Waterdown

DATE

Tuesday June 27, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 day of hike (including same day cancellations)

GENERAL LOCATION

Borer’s Falls/Rock Chapel

Bruce Trail

START TIME

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

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Patterson Rd. where Bruce Trail passes under Hwy.#6

65.8 km. Bruce Trail Guide 30th Ed.

DISTANCE

10-12 km

PACE Moderate -moderately brisk

 Moderate, about 4 kmph

DURATION APPROX

About 3 hours

TERRAIN  

Easy to moderate,

Typical Bruce Trail rocky sections

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop Hike

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

An enjoyable hike westward along the Main Bruce Trail. Hike through the back property of the RBG and a beautiful climb to Borer’s Falls. And the perfect spot for “11zeee”.

ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes

CANCELLATION

•  If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

REGISTRATION OPENS

Opens on-line 2 weeks prior to the hike and is limited to 15 hikers

WHAT TO BRING
  • Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes.
  • Prepare for wet leaves or mud
  • Water,(Minimum 1 litre) drinks, snacks.
  • Prepare for Mother Nature!!

COVID CAUTION

Safe distancing will be observed as per Covid protocols

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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