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Hiking Niagara Glen

  • 27 May 2024
  • 8:45 AM
  • Niagara Glen parking lot, 3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • 10

Registration

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

Register

HIKE TITLE

Niagara Glen

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Monday May 27, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Craig Sim

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

simcraig54@gmail.com 289-659-0007 (cell for day of hike only, including if canceling morning of hike)

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Niagara Glen, Niagara-on-the-Lake, not far from Butterfly Conservatory and Floral Clock

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet 8:45, to leave at 9 am

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Niagara Glen parking lot, 3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Niagara Glen Nature Centre - Google Maps

DISTANCE

7k (approximate)

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2.5 to 3hrs

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging, strenuous.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Combination

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Rocky terrain, descent and ascent of steel stairs. Beautiful hike in Niagara Glen, descending to walk among boulders and close beside Niagara River, terrific views. NOT Whirlpool Trail. Niagara Parks pass or paid parking.

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 15 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

Optional food/beverage stop after hike.

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 club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member. Registration is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.


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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