Hiking RBG - Cherry Hill Gate – 7-8 km

HIKE TITLE

RBG - Cherry Hill Gate – 7-8 km

DATE

Friday, February 7, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Jane Walker and Tessy Sagan

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Jwhamilton9@gmail.com 905-807-3025

GENERAL LOCATION

RBG Centre

MEETING AND START TIME

9:30am for a 9:45am start from the RBG Centre.

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Parking and meeting spot:

RBG Centre, 680 Plains Rd. West, Burlington.

Meet at the front entrance of the RBG Centre.  Note the centre’s washrooms will not be open until after our hike.

Cost: Free parking for all hikers.  If you choose to explore the RBG Centre after the hike, admittance is free for RBG members with a membership card and photo ID.   Otherwise, the fee is $19.50/adult or $16.50/senior.  Booking in advance to see the ‘Alice in Bloomland’ display is necessary. 

DISTANCE

7 -8 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2 hours (hike time) or 4 hours (hike plus indoor garden/café)

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate. The trail varies: from gravel, hard-packed earth, a couple of wooden bridges and maybe ice or even mud.  Hilly in places, sometimes loose stones/rocks/tree roots.  May have snow/ice.  Be prepared.  Bring icers.

TYPE OF HIKE:

There and back plus a loop

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Hike or hike and view the indoor gardens.  Up to you.  We’ll be starting at Cherry Hill Gate to explore the Hendrie Valley trails.  With any luck we’ll see the owl in its nest, a river otter and several bird species.  Bring binoculars if you like. 

There are no washrooms until the end of the hike at the RBG Centre (admission fees will apply).  After the hike, stop by the Greenhouse Café for lunch or visit the ‘Alice in Bloomland’ exhibit (advance booking required).

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.

REGISTRATION OPENS

Two weeks before the hike.  Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate.

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles may be helpful.

•  Traction device for hiking boots such as Yaktrax or Icers are mandatory in slippery, snowy or icy conditions.

•  Dress in layers according to weather.

•  Wear or bring waterproof rainwear.

•  Bring snacks and WATER!