Hiking Easy Does It Through the Forest

HIKE TITLE

Easy Does It Through the Forest

DATE

Sunday, December 1, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com  905-617-3937

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Halton Agreement Forest

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Meet beside the small parking lot on Fourth Line Nassagaweya, just north of the intersection of 10^th Sideroad and Fourth Line Nassagaweya, east of Guelph Line. (This is above the 401) Plenty of roadside parking available.

Fourth Line and 10th Side Road Intersection  Parking is available just north of this intersection

DISTANCE

Approx. 8 - 9 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

Approx 2.5-3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Mostly flat with one section through the Pines having rocks and roots

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and back with two loops

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This beautiful forest is interlaced with many trails, both hiking and biking. We’ll see some wetlands, including a delightful pond, and finish our walk with a lovely area with tall pines. Optional refreshment stop afterwards.

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

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