Hiking Saltfleet Wetlands visit pre HOC AGM

HIKE TITLE

Saltfleet Wetlands visit pre HOC AGM

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday Nov. 25, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Paul Toffoletti

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

paultgroups@gmail.com   289-230-2038

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Battlefield Park, Stoney Creek

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet for 9:15 as we will depart at 9:30 exactly.

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Meet in the parking lot of Battlefield Park located at the southwest corner of Centennial Parkway and King Street West in Stoney Creek. Entrance from King Street. Address is 77 King Street West. Battlefield House Museum Parking Lot - Google Maps

DISTANCE

8km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

3hrs

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate, will hike on the Bruce Trail, however, there will be a long steady climb up an old road allowance to the top of the escarpment.  

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

We will pass by the Devil’s Punchbowl waterfall on our way to the Saltfleet Wetlands. The Wetlands is a newer ongoing mega project by the Hamilton Conservation Authority and we will see part of it. Then plan to attend the Club AGM November 28^th where the HCA will give us a presentation explaining the why, what, where, when and how of this expanding new conservation area that will eventually become an east end Dundas Valley. Apres hike social to be determined

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

Optional bite to eat or drink after the hike. Location to be determined.