CANCELLED Hiking Hutch’s, Van Wagners Beach Rd. Hamilton

HIKE TITLE

Hutch’s, Van Wagners Beach Rd. Hamilton

DATE

Monday, April 17, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Marilyn Baker

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

mbakerconsulting@gmail.com   289 838 2953

GENERAL LOCATION

Van Wagners Beach Rd., just off QE, just north of Barangas and Wild Water works

START TIME

Hike start at 2:00 pm,  please arrive 1:45 to meet in parking lot

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

280 Van Wagners Beach Rd., Hamilton

Hutchs parking lot, to the south side, I will park at least half way down the parking lot for visibility.  Silver vehicle.

DISTANCE

Approx. 9 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely to moderate

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 2 hrs total. There is an option to cut the hike shorter to 1 hr, if you wish. Our parking lot and cars will be at the 1hr. mid point of the hike.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

Out & back, in two opposite directions from the meeting parking lot.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Waterfront, interesting trees along the way and views of Toronto if we have a clear day.  We will walk 1/2 hr. to approximately to Wild Water Works and then turn back. Then 1/2 hr. North and back. Can be windy, be prepared.

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 before the hike. Up to 10 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear supportive footwear  with good tread. Hiking poles if you wish, but on smooth pavement the whole time

•  Dress in layers according to weather and carry waterproof rainwear just in case.

•  Bring snacks and water (mandatory please).  If you don’t know why, ask on the walk.

•  Sun and bug protection if necessary

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed.