Hiking “Lollipop” Hike – Celebrating the start of the New Year!

HIKE TITLE

“Lollipop” Hike – Celebrating the start of the New Year!

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, 01/01/2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com 905 617 3937

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Halton Agreement Forest

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 10:15 am. for a 10:30 am. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Northeast corner of the Woodbine/Mohawk Casino/Raceway parking lot located on the west side of Guelph Line. Woodbine Mohawk Park - Google Maps

DISTANCE

8 - 9 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

Just over 2 ½ hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to moderate with some rocky sections.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Out, loop at the top and back, hence a “lollipop” hike

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Start the New Year off on the right foot. We hike some of the easier trails of the Halton Agreement Forest. This forest is managed by the Halton Region and an organization called HAFTA (Halton Agreement Forest Trail Association). There are wide easy trails as well as many mountain bike trails with rocky sections. The combination of hiking trails and mountain bike trails make this place magical for hikers and bikers alike.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.  Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.

CANCELLATION

•  If cancelling the morning of the hike or evening before please text or email the leader. See contact information above.

•  If your plans change, please self-cancel on the website 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

Two weeks before the hike.  Up to 14 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

•  Good walking shoes/boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

•  Dress in layers according to weather

•  Icers are required in winter conditions

•  Water and snacks

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike