Hiking Hilton Falls 6 km +/-

  • 26 Aug 2023
  • 9:15 AM
  • Parking Lot Hilton Falls Conservation Area, North of Burlington
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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

Hilton Falls 6 km +/-

DATE

Saturday August 26

HIKE LEADER(S)

Tessy Sagan

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

tsagan16@hotmail.com. Cell: 289 928 3235

GENERAL LOCATION

Hilton Falls. North of Burlington

START TIME

9:15 for 9:30 start

**You must book a time slot through Conservation Halton to do this hike.  Conservation Halton Parks (parkpassproject.com), Choose Hilton Falls and the 9:00 a.m. time slot.  If that is full, choose the 9:30 time slot but arrive a few minutes earlier.  If you don’t have a park pass, there will be a fee of $10.50 for adults and $8.25 for seniors.  

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Parking Lot Hilton Falls Conservation Area

Hilton Falls Conservation Area - Google Maps

DISTANCE

6 km +/-

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3-4 km per hour

DURATION APPROX

2 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy - mostly flat and usually good footing.  A couple of hills

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop and some out and back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Hilton Falls and remnants of an old mill

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 on the Club website as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

   Cancel your own reservation with Conservation Halton

   The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.

REGISTRATION OPENS

Between 1-2 weeks before the hike

WHAT TO BRING

   Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles may be helpful.

   Dress in layers according to weather

   Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water

   Sun protection and bug repellent if necessary

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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