Hiking Hidden Valley Park to RBG

HIKE TITLE

Hidden Valley Park to RBG

DATE

Thursday Aug 1, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Patti Blair and Jim Blair

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 906 6941

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Hidden Valley Park, Burlington (Aldershot)

MEETING AND START TIME

6:15 for 6:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Hidden Valley Park. Hidden Valley Park Playground #2 - Google Maps

As you come into the park, drive over the bridge and take the second left turn. (The first is the wrong way on a one-way) Look for a big sign “Hidden Valley Park” and follow an arrow sign for the playground. Please note there are two playgrounds. Look closely at the map on the link. It shows playground #2. There is a big parking lot right beside it where we will meet.

DISTANCE

6 km +/-

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

3-4 kph moderate

DURATION APPROX

2 hours, including stops

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to moderate. Fairly flat with a few hills. Packed earth, some roots, some boardwalk. Might be muddy in places depending on conditions

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and back and a loop

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

The hike is primarily along the lower Grindstone Creek Valley. Ponds, wetlands, some forested areas and a beautiful boardwalk.

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

Ice cream at Easterbrooks after the hike?