Hiking Kerncliff Park to Smokey Hollow

HIKE TITLE

Kerncliff Park to Smokey Hollow

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, October 28, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Lisa Raftis and Bill Pote

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

raftislisa@gmail.com 416-829-5053

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Kerncliff Park, Burlington

MEETING AND START TIME

8:45 am for 9:00 am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Meet in the parking lot at Kerncliff Park, 2198 Kerns Road, Burlington. The parking lot is accessible by driving north on Kern’s Road from the North Service Road. A washroom is available. Kerncliff Park - Google Maps

DISTANCE

9 - 12 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3 - 4 km per hour

DURATION APPROX

3 hours walking time

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to challenging. Some roots, rocks, stairs and hills

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Out and back along main Bruce trail and part of side trail

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

View of Burlington from the escarpment and the falls at Smokey Hollow

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 20 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.

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