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HIKE TITLE
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Caledon #9
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DATE
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Tuesday September 16, 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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Hockley Valley Ski and Golf
CALEDON SECTION
BRUCE TRAIL
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MEETING AND START TIME
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9:15 for a 9:30 am. Start.
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
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Hockley Road Side Trail Parking Lot
Hockley Road (north side of Road)
N43.972857 W80.056330
Map 18 Bruce Trail Guide (Ed. 31) KM 61.1 Hockley Road Side Trail Parking Lot
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DISTANCE
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14 KM (2.5 km road)
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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 to Challenging.
Some road, natural trails.
Typical Bruce Trail!!
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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There and back.
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HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Points of interests
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Here we go again! The Caledon section of the Bruce Trail offers spectacular views, rolling hills, farmland, mature woodlots and deep ravines. Eleven hikes will cover the “70 kms” and several of the side trails over three seasons this year.
Hike #9 will have some great ups and downs as we pass by the Hockley Valley Ski Resort and plan our way through the scenic holes of the Golf Course. Bonus points for finding golf balls!
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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.
Lots of Parking for this hike!
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WHAT TO BRING
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• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will 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 protection?
• ALLOW sufficient travel time!!
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Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
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Prepare for Mother Nature!
Always a “treat stop” before the drive home.
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