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Hiking ET&T Series – Ball's Falls (Hike 23)

  • 08 Jun 2023
  • 9:45 AM
  • Fifth Avenue, Vineland L0R 2C0
  • 8

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 

ET&T Series – Ball's Falls (Hike 23)

DATE 

Thursday, June 8, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S) 

Chris Parr

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

christineparr@icloud.com

416-670-7106

GENERAL LOCATION 

Vineland

START TIME

9:45 for 10:00 am start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Fifth Avenue, Vineland L0R 2C0 

On the east side of Victoria Ave, approx. one km south of King Street.

Parking is allowed on the private road parallel to Fifth Avenue.

Parking Location

DISTANCE

7 +/- kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3-4 kph

DURATION APPROX 

2 hours

TERRAIN: 

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate: mix of the Bruce Trail, groomed trails, short roadside section, few hills, some uneven footing

TYPE OF HIKE: 

Out and back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Point of interests

This hike visits the upper and lower falls, as well as heritage buildings and historic ruins.

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

2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event. 

WHAT TO BRING

  • Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. 
  • Bring hiking poles.
  • Dress in layers according to weather
  • Bring snacks and water

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.

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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