Hiking Battlefield to Felker’s Falls

  • 17 Dec 2024
  • 9:15 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Battlefield Park, 77 King St. W. Stoney Creek
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  • Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike
  • Non-members are welcome to participate in two club events prior to joining.

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HIKE TITLE

Battlefield to Felker’s Falls

DATE

Tuesday December 17, 2024,

HIKE LEADER(S)

 Frank Vajda

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 510 4103

frank.vajda5@outlook.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

East Hamilton Bruce Trail

Battlefield Park

 

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Battlefield Park

77 King St. W., Stoney Creek

Just East of Centennial Parkway

Battlefield Park

DISTANCE

12 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast

DURATION APPROX

 3.5 hours. Approx.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging

Screened pathway. Natural trails.

Rocky Bruce Trail!!

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back.


HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

From historic Battlefield Park, we will access the main Bruce Trail and head UP. A great climb and then some “nice and easy” to the falls and ideally 11zee at the Bear Paw. Trail conditions will dictate the final route.

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 20 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

 

 

  

Wear supportive walking shoes/ hiking boots with good tread. Hiking Poles may be helpful.

Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

Sun protection if necessary.

  • “Icers” may be required
  • Prepare for Mother Nature!

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

A great lunch spot across the street for a warm-up afterwards!

GUIDING NOTES:


HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are average and depending on the terrain.


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 hills and strenuous footing (Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, Dundas Valley and Red Hill Valley). Please note variations can be expected with weather 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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