Hiking RBG North Shore Trails

HIKE TITLE 

RBG North Shore Trails

DATE (MM/DAY/YEAR)

Saturday November 11, 2023

LEADERS

Jim Blair and Patti Blair

CONTACT INFROMATION

pblair24@cogeco.ca         cell: 905 906 6941

GENERAL LOCATION (City/Town)

Hamilton / Burlington

START TIME

Meet at 9:15 for 9:30 a.m. start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

RBG Arboretum, 16 Old Guelph Rd.

Meet at the covered pavilion located in the big circular parking lot near the parking meter. Parking is $5.00 per hour. Credit card and cash (coin only) accepted. If you have an RBG membership display your parking pass in your vehicle and park for free.

DISTANCE (km)

 6.5 kms

PACE:

Leisure/Moderate/Fast

 moderate (3 -4)

DURATION APPROX (hrs)

 2 – 2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy/Moderate/Challenging

Trails are relatively wide and smooth with generally good footing, rolling terrain with some hills. A few narrower, steeper sections.

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop, out and back, End to End

Loop hike

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

You will enjoy hiking a variety of ecosystems: waterfront (Cootes Paradise), mixed hardwood bush, field, marshlands, creek valleys and the arboretum.

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.

REGISTRATION OPENS

2 weeks before the hike. Up to 25 hikers are welcome to register. There will be two groups if numbers are over 15

WHAT TO BRING

•   Proper hiking boots with a good tread. Hiking poles may be helpful.

•   Raingear as required

•   Carry: water, snacks.

•   Sun and bug protection as required

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike