Hiking RBG North Shore Trails

HIKE TITLE

RBG North Shore Trails

DATE

Saturday December 2nd, 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)

7 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 to30 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.

•   Icers on your boots if required (snow or ice on the trails)

•   Raingear as required

•   Carry: water, snacks.

•   Warm clothing, dress in layers

•   Sun and bug protection as required

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike