The difficulty of a hike is determined by the speed, distance, elevation gain and terrain. Please read the template to determine if the hike is right for you. More descriptors are included in the Guiding Notes below the template.
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HIKE TITLE
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Friday Night Walk
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DATE
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Friday March 27, 2026
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Heather Wilson
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LEADER EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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heatherwlsn249@gmail.com, 289-259-5099
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MEETING TIME and START TIME
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Meet at 6:15 for a 6:30 start
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MEETING/ PARKING LOCATION
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Meet at the parking lot at the corner of McCraney St West & Old Upper Middle Road
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MEETING MAP (link)
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McCraney St & Old Upper Middle Road Parking Lot |
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ENTRANCE FEES
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None
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DISTANCE
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7-10 km
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DURATION OF HIKE
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1.5-2 hours
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SPEED
Leisurely: 3 km/hour or less
Moderate: 3-4 km/hour
Fast: 4-5 km/hour
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Fast, 4-5km/hour
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ELEVATION GAIN
Low: mostly flat - a few hills
Moderate: some ups and downs
High: lots of hills, steep and/or long
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Low
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TERRAIN
Easy: wide trail, usually good footing
Moderate: some areas of tricky footing
Challenging: rugged trail with tricky footing
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Moderate
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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Loop
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GENERAL ROUTE DESCRIPTION
Points of Interest and Special Notes
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A tour of North Oakville Trails north of Upper Middle Rd., on the east side of Sixteen Mile Creek.
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Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
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Headlamps or flashlights are mandatory after dark.
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REGISTRATION is required and opens 2 weeks prior to the hike.
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Up to 15 hikers may register.
Leaders appreciate early registration, but you can register at the last minute. Please join the waitlist if the hike is full.
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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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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.
• Headlamps or flashlights are mandatory after dark.
• Icers are mandatory in winter conditions
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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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