HOC 50th Anniversary Events
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
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.
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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