Hiking Chedoke West – Hamilton/Ancaster

HIKE TITLE

Hiking Chedoke West – Hamilton/Ancaster

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, August 29, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sharon Davis Payton

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905-920-2765 (day of hike only)

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Chedoke Golf Club located at Beddoe Drive, Hamilton

(official address shows 563 Aberdeen Ave)

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet 9:15am for a 9:30am start time

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Chedoke Golf Club, Clubhouse parking on Beddoe Drive. Good size parking lot also used by golfers

Chedoke Golf Club

DISTANCE

9 - 10 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate (3.5-4km/hour)

DURATION APPROX

2.5 to 3 hours with water and snack stop

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to moderate hike

Wide and narrow trails, some rocky, roots, hilly and a few short inclines. Radial Trail, Bruce Trail and Side Trail. This hike can have muddy bits.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop and out and back

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Radial trail – a 2.7 km section of the Bruce Trail, Upper Princess Falls. There is another waterfall but primarily seasonal. If it has rained, it is beautiful.

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 but not essential.

• 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