Hiking Christie Lake Hike with optional swim

HIKE TITLE

Christie Lake Hike with optional swim

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Monday June 24, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Craig Sim

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

simcraig54@gmail.com Cell 289-659-0007 (day of hike only)

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Christie Lake Conservation Area

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet 9:15 to start 9:30

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Hwy 5, Dundas

Largest parking lot

From main entrance drive straight to T-junction stop sign, turn right to immediate largest parking lot. Hamilton Conservation Area pass or parking fees apply.

DISTANCE

6-7 km +/-

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2.5 hrs

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Loop hike flat on one side, some hills on other. Easy footing in ideal conditions, may be some slippery or tricky footing if wet. Optional swim after hike.

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.

•  Swimsuit if interested in optional swim after

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Optional swim after hike.