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Hiking Burlington/Waterdown Bruce Trail

  • 10 Dec 2023
  • 9:15 AM
  • City View Park, southern parking lot off Kerns Rd, Burlington
  • 3

Registration

  • Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike
  • Non-members are welcome to participate in two club events prior to joining.
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HIKE TITLE

Burlington/Waterdown Bruce Trail

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Sunday December 10, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Collette & Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 Day of hike

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

City View Park  City View Park - Google Maps

Burlington

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Do not park at the Soccer Fields. Use the most southern parking lot off Kerns Rd. If you are coming from Highway #5 it is the second entrance. If you are coming up Kerns Rd., it is the first entrance.

DISTANCE

 12-14 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to Fast

DURATION APPROX

4 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging. Some rocky sections that may be slippery. Challenging climbs and descents.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back with some Loop options.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Weather permitting, we will enjoy all three of the Blue side trail around the Falls in Waterdown. We will also see what the Bruce Trail Volunteers have been up to as The Conservancy plans for the FUTURE!

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 18 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

Prepare for Mother Nature!

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.

Attention Past Members:  You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.


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1-877-877-4550

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 P.O. Box 91565
Burlington, ON L7R 4L6

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