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HIKE TITLE
Tuesday Variety-Pak Hike #17
DATE
February 8th, 2022
HIKE LEADER(S)
Richard Reble
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
reblerichard@gmail.com up to 6:00 a.m. on the day of the hike.
GENERAL LOCATION
Dundas Valley in the area behind the Morgan Firestone Arena, Ancaster
START TIME
9:15am for 9:30am start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Drive north on Martin Rd. from Jerseyville Rd. to the rear of the Morgan Firestone Arena. Continue to the last parking area on the right before the road drops down the steep valley embankment.
DISTANCE
8 kms approx. but probably fewer due to winter trail conditions
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
4 kmph aprox. but probably slower due to winter trail conditions
DURATION APPROX
2 hrs. depending on winter trail conditions.
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Hilly and wooded with wide paths. Expect snow cover and maybe ice patches which will make it a little more demanding than in fair weather times.
TYPE OF HIKE:
Loop trail.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This hike replaces the one that was canceled in January due to extreme cold. As on most Dundas Valley hikes, round and round the trails we’ll go and where you’re at you might never know.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Yes, A must. Leaders appreciate early registration and up to at least 24 Hours before the event. Up to 12 registrants 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
• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.
• Bring hiking poles and icers.
• Dress in layers according to the weather.
• Carry water and snacks.
IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS
The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed.
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.
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