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HIKE
Oakville in Moderation #3 of 10
DATE
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
HIKE LEADER(S)
Ion Bertumé
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
ib8250753@gmail.com, 437 484-4884
GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
Neyagawa Park, Oakville
MEETING AND START TIME
Meet at 8:00 a.m. for an 8:15 start
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
Neyagawa Park parking lot at South-East corner at the cross between Neyagawa Blvd & River Glen Blvd, Oakville, Ontario Neyagawa Park
DISTANCE
Approx. 7+ km.
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate: 3-4 km per hour
DURATION APPROX
About 2 hours
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Easy, gravel trails / sidewalk
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e., Loop, There & Back or Combination
Loop
HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
From the parking lot we’ll head East along cross-town corridor. We’ll loop around Shannon Creek and Mumms Creek trails ending at the crossing under Neyagawa Bldv bridge into Sixteen Miles Creek trails. Exit point will be at Neyagawa Park.
Enjoy a pleasant morning mostly in the woods
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 walkers are welcome to participate in this event
WHAT TO BRING
● Wear supportive hiking/walking boots with good thread,
● Dress with light layers with consideration to summer temperatures Don’t forget a hat,
● Waterproof rainwear - it might be required,
● Carry enough water and snacks for the duration of the hike.
● Sun and bug protection.
Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e., social to follow hike
N/A for this specific hike.
GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are average and depending on the terrain.
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 hills and strenuous footing (Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, Dundas Valley and Red Hill Valley). Please note variations can be expected with weather conditions.
Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member.
Registration is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.
Attention Past Members: You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.
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