Hiking Behind Brock University

  • 19 Aug 2024
  • 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM
  • 2370 Decew Rd, Fonthill (NW of Decew Road and Merrittville Hwy).
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Registration

  • Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike
  • Non-members are welcome to participate in two club events prior to joining.

Registration is closed

HIKE TITLE

Behind Brock

DATE

Monday August 19, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sylvia Wheeler

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

girlupontrek@gmail.com 289 687 3224

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Decew House Fonthill

MEETING AND START TIME

9:45 for 10 am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

2370 Decew Road Fonthill   NW of Decew Road and Merrittville HWY.

2370 Decew Rd - Google Maps


DISTANCE

10 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2 ½ - 3 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and back.  A long hill. 1 km.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Behind Brock University. Some typical Bruce Trail terrain; rocks, roots, some ups and downs

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.

Attention Non-Members:  If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two (2) 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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