Hiking Hamilton Redhill Valley Loop

HIKE TITLE

Hamilton Redhill Valley Loop

DATE

Saturday, October 12, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Tammy Ross

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

tammyross@rogers.com    905-518-6942

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Hamilton Mountain Brow

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Hamilton mountain at top of Kenilworth stairs. (Mountain Brow Blvd & Margate Ave) Parking available in pull-offs along Mountain Brow Blvd or plenty of neighbourhood parking.

DISTANCE

8-9 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate – 3-4 km/hr

DURATION APPROX

2.5 – 3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop (mixed terrain)

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

We will be using stairs, rail trail, Bruce Trail, sidewalks and Red Hill Valley trails. Descend & ascend escarpment.

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