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HIKE TITLE
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Friday Night Walk
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DATE
Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY
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Friday, May 10, 2024
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Heather Wilson
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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Heatherwlsn249@gmail.com
289-259-5099
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GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
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North Oakville Trails
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MEETING AND START TIME
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6:15 for a 6:30 start at the parking lot behind the Scotiabank at 300 North Service Rd West, near the corner of North Service Rd West & Lindsay Drive.
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
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Scotiabank |
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DISTANCE
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8-10 Km
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Fast, 4-5 km per hour
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DURATION APPROX
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1-1/2 to 2 hours
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Moderate, on gravel & pavement. Some up and down.
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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Loop
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HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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Explore the trails of North Oakville after dark.
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
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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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ONLINE REGISTRATION &
HIKER GROUP SIZE
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Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 20 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event
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WHAT TO BRING
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• 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.
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Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
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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 an average and will depend on the terrain and weather. Rest stops are not included in the overall pace.
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 long hills and strenuous footing (some parts of the Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, up and down the escarpment). Please note variations can be expected with wet or icy 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 (2) 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.
