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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.
Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are an average and will depend on the terrain and weather. Rest stops are not included in the overall pace.
TERRAIN - Easy: mostly flat and usually good footing (i.e. rail trails, Confederation Park, Bay Front Park), Moderate: some hills and/or poor footing (Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, etc.) and Challenging: steep long hills and strenuous footing (some parts of the Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, up and down the escarpment). Please note variations can be expected with wet or icy conditions.
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