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HIKE TITLE
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Maple Syrup Hike
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DATE
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Tuesday March 26, 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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cdsomerville4@gmail.com
905 659 6768,
289 556 6707 Day of hike (including same day cancellations)
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GENERAL LOCATION
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Maple Village
Mountsberg Conservation Area
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START TIME
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9:15 for a 9:30 start
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MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
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Mountsberg Conservation Area
2259 Milborough Line
Milton Mountsberg Conservation Area
Reservations required through: Conservation Halton https://www.conservationhalton.ca/
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DISTANCE
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Approx. 10 - 12 km.
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PACE
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Moderate to fast, about 4 kmph
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DURATION APPROX
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About 3-4 Hours.
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TERRAIN
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Moderate. Screened Pathway. Some narrow rocky or muddy trails.
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TYPE OF HIKE:
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A big loop.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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There are several loop trails in the CA that pass through forests and marshlands as well as travelling the edge of the Mountsberg Reservoir. We will finish with a visit to the Maple Village and a sugary treat. A visit to the Raptor display if there is interest.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Yes
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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.
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REGISTRATION OPENS
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Opens on-line 2 weeks prior to the hike and is limited to 19 hikers
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WHAT TO BRING
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· Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes
· 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
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GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr. or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr. or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are average and depending on the terrain.
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 hills and strenuous footing (Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, Dundas Valley and Red Hill Valley). Please note variations can be expected with weather 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 club activities as a Non-Member. 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.
