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HIKE TITLE
Tuesday Morning Variety-Pak Hike #19
DATE
February 22, 2022
HIKE LEADER(S)
Richard Reble
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
reblerichard@gmail.com up to 6:00 a.m. on morning of the hike
GENERAL LOCATION
Stoney Creek
START TIME
9:15 am for 9:30 am start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Battlefield Creek Park. Entrance to parking lot is on King St. just one driveway east of Centennial Pkwy.
DISTANCE
Depends on snow but not more than 8 km
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
4 kmph depends on snow and trail conditions.
DURATION APPROX
Depends on snow but not more than 2 hrs.
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate to challenging due to snow.
TYPE OF HIKE:
Loop
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This loop takes in Battlefield Creek Park and escarpment trails on both sides of Centennial Pkwy.
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
• 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
Covid measures 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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