Ski/Hike Hilton Falls Conservation Area

HIKE TITLE

Hilton Falls XC Ski / Hike

Hike if no snow, ski if there is snow

DATE

Thursday, Jan 27, 2022

HIKE LEADER(S)

Patti Blair

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

pblair24@cogeco.ca, 905-906-6941

GENERAL LOCATION

Hilton Falls, Milton

START TIME

9:00 a.m. (Arrive 15 minutes prior to start time)

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot. Hilton Falls Conservation Area - Google Maps

There is a fee for non-Conservation Halton members.

Adults:  $9.50 Seniors:  $7.50

You must pre-register at Hilton Falls Conservation Area Go to:  parkvisit.ca Reservation (parkpassproject.com)

Choose the 9:00 time slot. If it is full, choose 8:55 or 9:05 etc. You will not be allowed entry to the park unless you have pre-registered and paid on-line.

DISTANCE

5-8 km. If there is snow, we will ski and if not, we will hike

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2 - 3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to Moderate

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

Loop

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Various trails of Hilton Falls

TWO PART REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.  There are two parts to registration. 1) Register with HOC on our website. 2) Register at Hilton Falls Conservation Area (see info above). Leaders appreciate early registration at least 24 hours before the event.

CANCELLATION

If your plans change, please self-cancel both registrations 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

2 weeks prior to the event

WHAT TO BRING

•  Ski equipment if there is snow. If insufficient snow, good walking shoes/boots with good tread and bring your icers (traction devices). Hiking poles will be helpful.

•  Carry headlamp, water, snacks.

•   Dress in layers according to weather

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed.