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HIKE TITLE
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Spring Ephemerals
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DATE
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Monday, May 19, 2025
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Anne Armstrong
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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hikingrandma@gmail.com 905 617 3937
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GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
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Hilton Falls Conservation Area, Milton
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MEETING AND START TIME
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Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
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Meet in the parking lot at Hilton Falls Conservation Area at 4985 Campbellville Rd., Milton Hilton Falls Conservation Area - Google Maps
It is not required, but it is recommended (and saves money on gate fees) if you make an on-line reservation with Halton Conservation Authority Parks to enter the area. Unless you hold an annual pass, the reservation cost is $10.50 per adult, $8.25 per senior. Yu can pay by Credit Card at the gate. Choose the 9:30 time slot. Go to:
Crawford Lake - Conservation Halton
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DISTANCE
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Approx.. 9 - 10 km.
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Leisurely
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DURATION APPROX
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3 – 3.5 hours
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Moderate, but mostly easy
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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Loop and there and back
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HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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This hike will use a combination of Conservation Area and Bruce Trail side trails to search for and find early Spring wildflowers, better known as Ephemerals. This group is limited to 13 hikers including the leader. We will also visit the falls.
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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 CANCELLING THE MORNING OF THE HIKE PLEASE TEXT ME AT THE ABOVE NUMBER.
• 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 13 hikers are welcome to participate in this event
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WHAT TO BRING
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• 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.
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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 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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