HOC 50th Anniversary Events
HIKE TITLE
ET&T Series – McCormack Trail Dundas Valley (Hike 3)
DATE
Sunday, May 28, 2023
HIKE LEADER(S)
Chris Parr
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
christineparr@icloud.com
416-670-7106
GENERAL LOCATION
Dundas
START TIME
9:45 for 10:00 am start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Davidson Boulevard Access Trail
122 Newcombe Road, Dundas, L9H 0A6
Street parking
Parking Location
DISTANCE
7 +/- kms
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate 3-4 kph
DURATION APPROX
2 +/- hours
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate: rocky, many hills with two steep hills as well as flat trails, narrow and wide paths
TYPE OF HIKE:
Loop hike
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
This hike includes Bruce Trail, Conservation land, and local trails. There is a horse farm and pond to visit for added interest.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
CANCELLATION
REGISTRATION OPENS
2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
WHAT TO BRING
IMPORTANT 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.
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