Hiking Dundas Valley 10 km

HIKE TITLE

Dundas Valley 10 km

DATE

Saturday May 6

HIKE LEADER(S)

Jim Blair

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

jblair87@cogeco.ca         Cell:  905 906 6941

GENERAL LOCATION

Dundas Valley Conservation Area

START TIME

9:15 for 9:30 start. (Allow 5 – 10 minutes extra to pay entry fee, park, and then walk to the Trail Centre)

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Dundas Valley Conservation Authority Main Entrance on Hwy 99. Dundas Valley Conservation Area - Google Maps

Meet at the picnic tables at the Trail Centre

Cost is $11.00 per vehicle, paid at front gate upon entry (credit card accepted), unless you have an annual pass.

Washrooms available at start

DISTANCE

10 km +/-

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate - Fast 4- 4.5 km per hour

DURATION APPROX

2 – 2.5 hours. Finish noonish

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to challenging

Rolling terrain with some short and long hills. Trails are relatively wide and smooth with generally good footing. There may be some tricky footing in muddy areas depending on weather conditions.

TYPE OF HIKE:

A combination of loops.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

The hike travels through beautiful hardwood forest. Creeks, valleys, ridges and escarpment outcrops will make for a very scenic spring hike

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

2 weeks before the hike

WHAT TO BRING

•   Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

•   Dress in layers according to weather

•   Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water

•   Sun and bug protection if necessary

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

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