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HIKE TITLE
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Christie Lake Hike
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DATE
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Thursday August 28, 2025
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Patti Blair
Jim Blair
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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pattiblair87@gmail.com Cell 905 906 6941
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GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
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Christie Lake Conservation Area
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MEETING AND START TIME
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Meet 9:15 to start 9:30
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
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Parking Lot off of Middletown Road (White- Tailed Deer access trail). The parking lot is on the west side of Middletown Rd. between Highway #5 and Highway #8, just north of the bridge.
Parking lot - Google Maps
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DISTANCE
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8 - 10 km
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Moderate
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DURATION APPROX
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3 hours
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Moderate
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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Loop hike around Christie Lake. If we are able to do the extension on the west side of Middletown Road, it will be 10 km. If not, it will be closer to 8 - 9 kms.
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HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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Loop hike flat on one side of the lake, some hills on other. Easy footing in ideal conditions, but one section may be muddy. May be some slippery or tricky footing if wet.
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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 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event
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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 and bug protection if necessary.
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Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
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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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