Hiking Scotsdale Farm the Easy Way

HIKE TITLE

Scotsdale Farm the Easy Way

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Anne Armstrong

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

hikingrandma@gmail.com  905 617 3937

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Scotsdale Farm, north of Georgetown

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:15 am. for a 9:30 am. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

13807 Trafalgar Rd. Halton Hills

DISTANCE

8.5 km. - 9 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

2.5 - 3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to moderate with some gentle hills

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Combination of there and back with a loop

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Scotsdale Farm is one of my favourite places to hike. One can follow the main Bruce Trail over some rather challenging sections or relax with some of the many blue side trails. For this “easy does it” hike we will follow the Bennett Side Trail east from the farmhouse to 27 Sideroad where we will have a snack/ lunch beside a pleasant creek and waterfall and return. Depending on our timing I may extend our hike slightly. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Poles might be useful for one section with small rocks and tree roots.

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.

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

•  Sun and bug protection if necessary.

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