Hiking North Burlington Bruce Trail

HIKE TITLE

North Burlington Bruce Trail

DATE

Tuesday October 3, 2023

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

North Burlington Bruce Trail

“Calcium Pits”

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)

Where the Bruce Trail crosses Twiss Rd.

1.6 km north of Derry Rd.

Road side parking Bruce trail parking lot - Google Maps

Km. 102.6 Bruce Trail Guide Ed. 30  Map 11

DISTANCE

10 km. with a 5 km extra option

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

4-5 Hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop with a There and Back as the extra

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Some great ups and downs as we enter Crawford Lake CA for a loop of the main trail. We will follow the Crawford Lake side trail and the main Bruce trail back past the cars and continue to Derry Rd. and back. Some fall colours?

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.

ONLINE REGISTRATION &

HIKER GROUP SIZE 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 19 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

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

•  Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

•  Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

•  Sun and bug protection if necessary.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature