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HIKE TITLE
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CITY VIEW PARK
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DATE
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Saturday, August 30, 2025
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Frank Vajda
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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Frank.vajda5@outlook.com 905-510-4103
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GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
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City View Park, Burlington
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MEETING AND START TIME
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9:45AM meet for 10:00AM start
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or ️)
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City View Park, Burlington, 2500 Kerns Rd. There are two entrances to City View Park. Take the one labelled SOUTH ENTRANCE (entrance closest to the top of the escarpment, NOT the soccer fields) City View Park South Lot - Google Maps
The entrance to the parking lot is on Kerns Rd., just south of Highway 5. (DO NOT meet at Kerncliff Park which is below the escarpment)
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DISTANCE/DURATION/Pace
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Approximately 16KM hike. Approximately 4 1/2 hr duration. Pace will be moderate to fast.
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Description
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Hike from KM 76.9 Bruce Trail Edition 30 to KM 68.8 and back. City View Park, Waterdown Woods, and Grindstone Creek
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Typical Bruce Trail: rocks, roots with some paved trail, and some hills as we descend and ascend the Grindstone Valley
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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Out and Back
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HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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This hike includes lots of features including, excellent views from the escarpment, scenic waterfalls at Smokey Hollow, and a spectacular gorge up the Grindstone Creek
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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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