HOC Newsletter - Spring Edition
HIKE TITLE
Toronto Section Escarpment Hike
DATE
Saturday June 14, 2025
TRIP LEADER
Frank Vajda
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
Frank.vajda5@outlook.com 905-510-4103
START TIME
Meet at 9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 am. start
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Main Parking: Kelso Conservation Area.
5234 Kelso Road, Milton, ON
KM 120.2 Edition 30 Bruce Trail Guide.
Make Park Reservation following the link below:
https://www.conservationhalton.ca/parks/kelso/
Parking Fees:
For member of Conservation Halton area you don’t have to pay for parking. For non-members PAID PARKING applies: $10.50 adult and $8.25 senior.
HIKE
16 km approx.
Hike From Kelso Conservation Area to KM. 7.4 Edition 30 Bruce Trail Guide.
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate - 3 to 4 km/hr
Duration
Approx. 4 - 4.5 hrs
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate to Challenging
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. loop or out and back
Out and Back
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Follow contours of Niagara Escarpment with various lookouts
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
2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
WHAT TO BRING
• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.
• Dress in layers according to weather
• Carry rain wear just in case
• Bring lots of snacks and plenty of water
• Sun and bug protection if necessary
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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