Hiking Last Minute Hike

HIKE TITLE 

Last Minute Hike

DATE

Sunday January 15, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S) 

Dave and Collette Somerville 

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

289 556 6707 the day of the hike

905 659 6768 

GENERAL LOCATION 

Red Hill Valley Trail (South End)

START TIME

9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Hutch’s on the Beach

Van Wagners Beach Rd. Hamilton

EAST end of parking Lot

**REMINDER**

The Beach Blvd. lift bridge is closed.

Access off QEW @ Centennial Pkwy (Hwy. #20)

Meeting Location

DISTANCE

Approx. 13 km 

PACE Moderate -moderately brisk

Moderate, about 4 kmph

DURATION APPROX 

About 3.5--4 hrs.

TERRAIN  

Easy-Moderate Screened/Ashphalt pathways with some gentle ups and downs. Snow or Ice will make this more challenging. Be prepared for the wind off the lake at the start

TYPE OF HIKE: 

There and Back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Point of interests

Enjoy the beautiful Red Hill Valley trails that start at the shores of Lake Ontario. See how this urban trail follows the creek up to Rosedale Park and then a gentle return trip to the lake. Chance for some fish and chips or just a  warm-up at the end..

ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes

CANCELLATION

• If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

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.

Prepare for Mother Nature

ICERS may be necessary

COVID CAUTION

Safe distancing will be observed as per Covid protocols