HOC 50th Anniversary Events
HIKE TITLE
ET&T Series – City View to Smokey Hollow (Hike 6)
DATE
Thursday, June 22, 2023
HIKE LEADER(S)
Cherie Jackson
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
cjackson35@cogeco.ca
905-220-7264
GENERAL LOCATION
Burlington
START TIME
9:45 AM to start at 10:00 AM
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
City View Park
2500 Kerns Road, Burlington L7P 1P8
Use the south parking lot; it’s the second entrance south of Dundas Street.
Parking Location
DISTANCE
9 +/- kms
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate 3-4 kph
DURATION APPROX
2.5 +/- hours
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Easy to Moderate: mainly flat, rocky sections, one hill, bridge, road crossings, short residential section
TYPE OF HIKE:
Out and back
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Most of this route uses the Bruce Trail, and includes expansive panoramic views of Kerncliff Park, Burlington and Lake Ontario. Smokey Hollow Falls is a popular destination and is quite scenic.
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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