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HIKE TITLE
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Lock 3
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DATE
Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY
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Saturday, Oct 7, 2023
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Sylvia Wheeler
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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girlupontrek@gmail.com 289 687 3224
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GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
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Lock 3 St. Catharines
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MEETING AND START TIME
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9:45 for 10 am start
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
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1932 Welland Canals Parkway. Near the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre. 1932 Welland Canals Parkway - Google Maps
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DISTANCE
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10 km
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Moderate
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DURATION APPROX
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2.5 hours
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Easy – Welland Canals Trail
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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There and back
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Description
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Lock 3
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
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CANCELLATION
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• 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.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION &
HIKER GROUP SIZE
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Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 14 hikers are welcome to participate in this event
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WHAT TO BRING
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• 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.
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Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
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GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are an average and will depend on the terrain and weather. Rest stops are not included in the overall pace.
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 long hills and strenuous footing (some parts of the Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, up and down the escarpment). Please note variations can be expected with wet or icy 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 (2) club activities as a Non-Member. You will have to sign a waiver of participation with the Hike Leader. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member.
