Hiking Tuesday Morning Variety-Pak Hike 16

HIKE TITLE

 Tuesday Variety Pak Hike # 16

DATE

 February 1st 2022

HIKE LEADER(S)

Richard Reble

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

reblerichard@gmail.com up to 6:00 a.m. morning of the hike

GENERAL LOCATION

East mountain, Stoney Creek/Hamilton

START TIME

9:15 am for 9:30 am start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Parking lot at Felker’s Falls Conservation Area, Ackland St., Upper Stoney Creek.

DISTANCE

8 kms +/-

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

4 kmph but probably slower.

DURATION APPROX

 2 hrs.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This groomed multi-use trail takes us west along the edge of the escarpment to the Red Hill Valley Pkwy and then cuts through a suburban area to reach Davis Creek where it issues from caves in the Eramosa Karst. From here we follow Davis Creek back to Fletcher’s Falls where we started. 

ONLINE REGISTRATION NEEDED

Yes, A must. Leaders appreciate early registration and up to at least 24 Hours before the event. Up to 12 participants are welcome.

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

2 weeks prior to the hike

WHAT TO BRING

• Hiking boots

• Water and snacks

• Poles, and possibly icers.

• Face mask

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

Covid measures  will be observed.