HOC Newsletter - Summer Edition
Recruiting for Board Positions
HIKE TITLE
Rail Trail Fenwick
DATE
Saturday, August 16, 2025
HIKE LEADER(S)
Isabel Bravo and Dave Pomeroy
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
ibravo_13@icloud.com 905.746.227
GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
Fenwick Niagara Region (Near Pelham)
MEETING AND START TIME
Meet at 9:00 for start at 9:15
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
Park at Centennial Park, first lot located at 999 Church St
Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0. Washrooms are available.
DISTANCE
13 Km approx. It can be shorter if too hot or rainy weather
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate, 4km/h
DURATION APPROX
3 hrs
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Easy- gravel path with low elevation
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
There and Back
HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
We will hike along the Gerry Berkhout along an old rail trail. Popular trail but still can enjoy the solitude of farm country.
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 12 hikers are welcome to participate in this event
WHAT TO BRING
• Wear supportive hiking boots or good walking runners. Hiking poles are not necessary unless you want to use them for extra workout.
• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.
• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.
• Sun and bug protection if necessary.
Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
Coffee and pastries at the Black Sheep Cafe. 952 Foss Rd, Fenwick Ontario L0S-1C0
GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr. or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr. or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are an average and will depend on the terrain and weather. Rest stops are not included in the overall pace.
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 long hills and strenuous footing (some parts of the Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, up and down the escarpment). Please note variations can be expected with wet or icy 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 (2) 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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