Hiking Easy Does It - Halton

HIKE TITLE

Easy Does It - Halton 

DATE

Sunday Oct 29, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com 905 617 3937

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Halton Agreement Forest

MEETING AND START TIME

9:45 am. for 10:00 am. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)

Meet in the northeast corner of the Woodbine Mohawk Casino Raceway parking lot, west side of Guelph Line, just north of the 401

Woodbine Mohawk Park - Google Maps

DISTANCE

Approx. 8 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely. This is a leisurely hike meant for new hikers or those who want a slower pace and smaller distance. 

DURATION APPROX

2 and a half hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Mostly easy with one rocky section

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

“Lollipop”- out, do a loop and back

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This forest contains many kilometres of hiking and biking trails. There are wetland areas which are great this year because of the amount of rain we have had. It is a place where trails meander all over the place and is maintained by HAFTA a biking group which builds many supporting structures, especially bridges.

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.

ONLINE REGISTRATION &

HIKER GROUP SIZE 

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. Hiking poles will be helpful.

•  Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

•  Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

•  Sun and bug protection if necessary.