Fall Newsletter
52nd Annual General Meeting
HIKE TITLE
Sixteen Mile Creek
DATE
Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY
Monday, July 15 2024
HIKE LEADER(S )
Kumee Rao / Debbie Martin
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
Cell 4168719405
Cell 647 500 2965
GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
Oakville
MEETING AND START TIME
Meet 9:30 for 9:45 a.m. start
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
43°27'35.7N 79°45'03.0"W
1227 Lions valley Park Rd., Oakville
Lions Valley Park Parking - Google Maps. Nearest big intersection is Dundas and Lions Valley Park Rd
Landmark: Knox Presbyterian Church 16. Drive down on Lions Valley Park Rd past the church and you will come to the parking lot which is under the bridge and right beside the creek.
DISTANCE
6 – 7 KM
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate
DURATION APPROX
1.5 to 2 hours
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate, mostly flat, 3 spots of elevation and steps
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
Loop
HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Hike is mostly under a canopy of trees, 3 look out points
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 10 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
Dress for the weather, bring hydration and a snack
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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