Hiking 16 Mile Creek Trails

  • 23 Aug 2025
  • 9:15 AM - 1:00 PM
  • River Oaks Community Centre, 2400 Sixth Line, Oakville (south parking lot)
  • 14

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

16 Mile Creek Trails   

DATE

Saturday, August 23, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Frank Vajda

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Frank.vajda5@outlook.com        905-510-4103

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

North Oakville

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15AM for 9:30AM start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)

River Oaks Community Centre parking lot-South End. 2400 Sixth Line, Oakville

 

River Oaks Community Centre

DISTANCE

Approx. 14 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate-Fast

4-5 km/hr      

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 3 ½ hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

 Easy,

Mostly Flat. Some sidewalk crossing valley( Smith-Triller Viaduct, Dundas Street Bridge)

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

Loop

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Crosstown Trail from Community Centre linking to 16 Mile Trail system and back

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

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 waterproof rainwear, snacks and water

Sun and bug protection if necessary

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

 

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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