HOC Newsletter - Spring Edition
HIKE TITLE
Tuesday Variety Pak Hike #20
DATE
March 1, 2022
HIKE LEADER(S)
Richard Reble
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
reblerichard@gmail.com up to 6:00 a.m. morning of the hike
GENERAL LOCATION
East Hamilton Mountain and Upper Stoney Creek
START TIME
9:15 am for 9:30 am start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Parking lot at Felker’s Falls Conservation Area in Upper Stoney Creek one block from Paramount Drive
DISTANCE
8 kms +/-
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
4 kmph +/-.
DURATION APPROX
2 +/-
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Mostly an even surface with few hills
TYPE OF HIKE:
Loop
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This loop covers escarpment trails between Red Hill Creek and Felker’s Falls. Depending on weather, there’ll be good views of lower East Hamilton and distant Lake Ontario.
ONLINE REGISTRATION NEEDED
Yes, A must. Leaders appreciate early registration and up to at least 24 hours before the event. Up to 15 hikers are welcome. If registration is full, please join the waiting list.
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
• Hiking boots
• Water and snacks
• Poles, and possibly icers.
• Face mask
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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