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HIKE TITLE
Dundas Valley Sanctuary
DATE
Saturday June 1st, 2024
HIKE LEADER(S)
Patti Blair
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
pblair24@cogeco.ca Cell: 905 906 6941
GENERAL LOCATION
Dundas Valley
START TIME
9:15 for 9:30 start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Parking Lot for Sanctuary Park Sanctuary Park - Google Maps 11 Skyline Drive, Dundas
DISTANCE
8 +/- kms
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate 3-4 kph
DURATION APPROX
2 – 2.5 hours
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate: Trails are relatively wide, with generally good footing. Rolling terrain with some good ups and downs. There may be some tricky footing if there are muddy areas.
TYPE OF HIKE:
Mainly a loop hike
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Primarily through beautiful hardwood forest, along a lovely creek bed valley. Limestone ridges and escarpment outcrops will add to the scenery.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
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.
ON LINE REGISTRATION AND GROUP SIZE
Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event
WHAT TO BRING
• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.
• Dress in layers according to weather
• Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water
• Sun and bug protection
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. 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.
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