Christie Lake / Websters Falls
DATE
Tuesday March 11, 2025.
HIKE LEADER(S)
Dave Somerville
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
905 659 6768
289 556 6707 Day of hike TEXT
cdsomerville4@gmail.com
GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
Dundas Mountain / Greensville
Christie Lake
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)
Hilltop Tennis Club
40 Park Ave.
Bullocks Corners, Greensville
DISTANCE
10.5 – 12 KM
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate to Fast
DURATION APPROX
3.5- 4 hours.
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate (some challenging spots)
Screened pathways, natural trail.
MUD will make this Challenging!
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
A big loop.
We will try to avoid MUD if mild.
An extra 1.5 km loop to Websters Falls
HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
We will enjoy the beautiful areas near Greensville without the crowds. Christie Lake beach to ourselves? No crowds by Websters Falls? The Optimist trail will take us over to the Conservation Area and a great loop around Christie lake. A little extra to see the Falls!
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 25 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” mandatory in winter conditions.
• “Gators” if muddy
• Prepare for Mother Nature!
Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
Options for a warm-up afterwards. (Dutch Mill?)
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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