Hiking North Shore Trails - Arboretum Adventure Loop – 7km

HIKE TITLE

North Shore Trails - Arboretum Adventure Loop – 7km

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, October 30, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Tessy Sagan and Jane Walker

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

tsagan16@hotmail.com (289) 928-3235

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Royal Botanical Gardens Arboretum

MEETING AND START TIME

9:45 am (hike will leave at 10:00am)

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Address: RBG Arboretum, 16 Old Guelph Rd, Hamilton L0R 2H9

Parking and meeting spot: Drive through the main entrance to the Arboretum.  Park in the circular lot.  We’ll meet at the south side of the parking lot near the outdoor pavillion.

Cost: A $10 parking flat rate applies when the parking lot is staffed.  Metered parking is in effect beyond staffed hours, $5/hr to a maximum of $15. Parking is FREE for RBG Members displaying a member parking pass.

DISTANCE

7km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate. Wide asphalt gravel trail to begin.  Several hills, loose stones/rocks/tree roots/boardwalks and narrow trail in places.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

The marsh boardwalk is the highlight as we take in the wildlife from the lookout at Cootes Paradise.  The hike winds its way through forest and the marsh with several 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 12 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

Optional social afterwards at Café Domestique, 102 King St. West, Dundas L9H 1T9