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HIKE TITLE
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Dundas Valley
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DATE
Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY
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Tuesday March 12, 2024
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Dave Somerville
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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905 659 6768
289 556 6707 Day of hike cdsomerville4@gmail.com
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GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
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Dundas Valley Conservation Area
Dundas
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MEETING AND START TIME
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9:15 for a 9:30 start
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
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Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool
263 Jerseyville Road West
Ancaster Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool
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DISTANCE
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12 – 14 km.
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Moderate to Fast
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DURATION APPROX
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4 -- 4.5 hours
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Moderate.
Screened pathways and natural trails with GOOD ups and downs.
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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Modified loop.
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HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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The GOAL: To Keep Our BOOTS DRY!
We will explore several of the “higher” ground trails and old Rail trails. Spring Valley Tr., Hilltop Tr., Powerline Tr., and lots of the Headwater Tr.
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
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CANCELLATION
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• 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.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION &
HIKER GROUP SIZE
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Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 19 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
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WHAT TO BRING
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• 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 protection may be necessary.
• Icers/traction devices are mandatory in slippery, snowy, or icy conditions.
• Gators “may” be useful.
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Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
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Prepare for Mother Nature!
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