HOC Newsletter - Spring Edition
HIKE TITLE
Balls Falls and Jordan
DATE
Saturday January 14, 2023
HIKE LEADER(S)
Sheila Massey
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
smassey449@gmail.com 289-362-5233
GENERAL LOCATION
Jordan, Niagara Region
START TIME
Meet at 2:00 PM and hike starts at 2:15 PM
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Jordan Hollow Park, 3039 King Street, Regional Road 81, Jordan Station
DISTANCE
8 -10 kms
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate – 4 km per hour approx. depending on trail conditions
DURATION APPROX
Between 2 to 2.5 hours
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate. Moderate but at times challenging. The trails may be in winter conditions (snow and ice possible).
TYPE OF HIKE:
Out and back
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Enjoy the beauty of Balls Falls and Jordan Village in winter
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
Two weeks prior to the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate.
WHAT TO BRING
• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.
• Bring hiking poles and icers.
• Dress in layers according to weather
• Snacks and lots of water
IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS
The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines 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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