Hiking Toronto Section Escarpment Hike

HIKE TITLE

Toronto Section Escarpment Hike

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

SUNDAY 01/10/2023  

HIKE LEADER(S)

Frank Vajda

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Frank.vajda@bell.net        905-510-4103

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Hike Bruce Trail North of Kelso Conservation Area

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet- 9:15AM.  Hike Start- 9:30AM

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Main Parking: Kelso Conservation Area. 5234 Kelso Road, Milton, ON Kelso Conservation Area - Google Maps

KM 120.2 Edition 30 Bruce Trail Guide.

Make Park Reservation for 3 hrs following the link below:

Parking Fees:

For member of Conservation Halton area you don’t have to pay for parking

For non-members PAID PARKING applies: $10.50 adult and $8.25 senior.

DISTANCE

16 km approx.

Hike From Kelso Conservation Area to KM. 7.4 Edition 30 Bruce Trail Guide.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

4 KM/HR

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 4 Hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Out and Back

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Follow contours of Niagara Escarpment with various lookouts

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.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike