HIKE TITLE
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SHORT HILLS
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DATE
Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY
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Tuesday August 19, 2025.
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Dave Somerville
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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905 659 6768
289 556 6707 Day of hike TEXT
cdsomerville4@gmail.com
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GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
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Short Hills Prov. Park
Niagara
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MEETING AND START TIME
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Meet at 9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
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Pelham Road Parking Lot
(opposite the Brown Homestead, 1317 Pelham Rd.)
8.7 km east of Victoria Ave. (RR 24)
St. Catharines Short Hills Provincial Park
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DISTANCE
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12 - 14 KM
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Moderate to Fast
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DURATION APPROX
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4 - 5 hours.
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Moderate (some challenging spots)
Screened pathways, natural trail, challenging Bruce Trail.
MUD will make this Challenging!
Don’t be fooled by “Short Hills!”
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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A big loop.
Mother Nature will choose.
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HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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Short Hills PP is a gem in the Niagara area!
Mother Nature allowing, we will enjoy the Hemlock Valley, Scarlet Tanager and Terrace Creek trails as well as sections of the main Bruce Trail. AND a perfect spot for 11zee!
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
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CANCELLATION
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• 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.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION &
HIKER GROUP SIZE
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Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 25 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
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WHAT TO BRING
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• 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.
• Bug spray.
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Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
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Prepare for Mother Nature!
Options for a stop in Beamsville afterwards.
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