Hiking Scoop with a Troop RBG Hendrie Valley

HIKE TITLE

Scoop with a Troop RBG Hendrie Valley

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday June 15, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Ellen Kennedy

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Ellen.Kennedy12@gmail.com 905-630-1057

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario

MEETING AND START TIME

1:15 for 1:30 start

Royal Botanical Gardens

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

RBG parking lot across from Easterbrooks/Austrian Club. The hike will start at the RBG parking lot. The start (and return) of the trailhead is through Cherry Hill Gate.

DISTANCE

7 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2.0 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Trails are packed earth, crushed stone, asphalt and boardwalks; some sections are steep and hilly with exposed tree roots and loose stone.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

We will hike 4 of the trails within Hendrie Valley entering and exiting through Cherry Hill Gate.  Nature features include forested sloops and a collection of floodplain wetlands.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Enjoy an afternoon walking the protected nature trails of the RBG. A short break to enjoy your snacks will be midway in the 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.

ONLINE REGISTRATION &

HIKER GROUP SIZE 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 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 and a hat.

•  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

Optional ice-cream stop at Easterbrooks after the hike, please bring a chair to ensure seating.