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)
77 King St. W., Stoney Creek
Just East of Centennial Parkway
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.
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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