Hiking Dundas Hike and Skate

HIKE TITLE

Dundas Hike and Skate

DATE

Tuesday January 10, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

905 659 6768,

 289 556 6707 day of hike

GENERAL LOCATION

Dundas Driving Park/Spencer Creek

START TIME

***9:15 for a 9:30 start***

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Dundas Driving Park

71 Cross St. Dundas

Park close to skating rink

DISTANCE

Approx. 6-8 km.

PACE  Moderate -moderately brisk

 Moderate, about 4 kmph

DURATION APPROX

About 2 Hours plus ½ hour skate

TERRAIN  

Easy to moderate. Lots of street walking and screened pathways. Snow or ice will make this slippery.

TYPE OF HIKE:

There and back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Hike the streets of old Dundas and along Spencer Creek. Possible mini loop into the McMaster grounds.

A leisurely skate on the outdoor rink in the driving park.

ONLINE 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.

REGISTRATION OPENS

Opens on-line 2 weeks prior to the hike and is limited to 15 hikers

WHAT TO BRING

• Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes
• Water, drinks, snacks, and sunscreen.
• Prepare for Mother Nature (icers when we don’t want ice)
• Skates for the good ice

COVID CAUTION

Safe distancing will be observed as per Covid protocols