Hiking Christie Lake Hike

HIKE TITLE

Christie Lake Hike

DATE

Saturday Sept 14, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Patti Blair

Jim Blair

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

pblair24@cogeco.ca Cell 905 906 6941

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)

Parking Lot off of Middletown Road (White- Tailed Deer access trail). The parking lot is on the west side of Middletown Rd. between Highway #5 and Highway #8, just north of the bridge.

DISTANCE

8 - 10 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop hike around Christie Lake. If we are able to do the extension on the west side of Middletown Road, it will be 10 km. If not, it will be closer to 8 - 9 kms.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Loop hike flat on one side of the lake, some hills on other. Easy footing in ideal conditions, but one section may be muddy. May be some slippery or tricky footing if wet.

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