Hiking Mountsberg Maple Syrup Hike

  • 25 Mar 2025
  • 9:15 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Mountsberg CA, 2259 Milburough Town Line, Campbellville
  • 24

Registration

  • Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike
  • Non-members are welcome to participate in two club events prior to joining.

Registration is closed

HIKE TITLE

Mountsberg Maple Syrup Hike

DATE

Tuesday March 25, 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)

Mountsberg Conservation Area

 

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)

Mountsberg CA

2259 Milburough Town Line, Campbellville

 

**Paid Parking required if you do not have a Pass

Online: Adults 10.50+HST, Seniors (65+) 8.5+HST

At gate: Adults 12.00 +HST Seniors (65+) 9.75+HST

Mountsberg Conservation Area

DISTANCE

12 - 13 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.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loops


HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

We will enjoy the Maple Syrup Harvest at one of Halton’s best Conservation Areas. The loops will include the Pioneer Creek Trail, the Lakeshore Lookout Trail and a trek down the Sugar Bush Trail. After a demonstration and a “taste” there is the option to visit the birds.

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 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


Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature!

 


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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