HOC Newsletter - Spring Edition
HIKE TITLE
To the Falls and Back
DATE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
HIKE LEADER(S)
Anne Armstrong
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
hikingrandma@gmail.com
GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
Halton Agreement Forest
MEETING AND START TIME
Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
Meet at the intersection of Fourth Line Nassagaweya and 10th Sideroad, just east of Guelph Line. Roadside Parking.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE AT FOURTH LINE NASSAGAWEYA AND 10TH SIDEROAD. Go north on Guelph Line and then east on 10th sideroad until the road bends left and becomes Fourth Line Nassagaweya.
Park here.
DISTANCE
Approx. 8 km.
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Leisurely
DURATION APPROX
2.5 hours. Could be longer depending on trail conditions
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Easy to moderate with some rocky areas.
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
Loop
HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
We will follow some of the Agreement Forest hiking trails and mountain bike trails to Hilton Falls and return. Along the way we will be on the lookout for some early Spring Wildflowers.
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.
ONLINE REGISTRATION &
HIKER 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; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.
• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.
• Sun and bug protection if necessary.
Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
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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