Hiking Port Dover

HIKE TITLE

PORT DOVER

DATE

Tuesday July 25, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

905 659 6768,

 289 556 6707 day of hike (including same day cancellations)

GENERAL LOCATION

PORT DOVER/Lynn Valley Trail

START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Port Dover Lions Silver Lake Market

320 Patrick St. Port Dover 320 Patrick St, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N0 - Google Maps

Follow Hwy. #6 South

Enter Port Dover and cross bridge

Follow #6 around to the right – MAIN St.

Follow 600 m., right on Nelson St.

Left On Patrick St., right on Bridge Alley

Parking Lot on Left – look for Green HOC flag.

Allow 1.25 hours from Burlington.

DISTANCE

Approx. 12 km.

PACE

 Moderate, about 4 kmph

DURATION APPROX

About 4 Hours.

TERRAIN  

 Easy -Moderate. Screened pathways within park and along Rail Trail. Some gentle ups and downs. Street walking and sidewalks.

TYPE OF HIKE:

There and back on the Lynn Valley Rail Trail. (7 km.)

Street walking and sidewalks within the Town of Port Dover.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Something a little different. On the shores of Lake Erie, Port Dover is a beautiful Harbour town. From the pier see the fishing boats heading back in with their catch. Enjoy the “beach”. And of course, enjoy an Arbour Dog and Golden Glow or Fresh Perch and fries.

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 20 hikers

WHAT TO BRING

• Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes
• Water, drinks, snacks, and sunscreen.
• Prepare for Mother Nature!!

COVID CAUTION

Safe distancing will be observed as per Covid protocols