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Hiking Kilbride Bruce Trail

  • 08 Oct 2024
  • 9:15 AM - 1:30 PM
  • North Burlington Tennis Courts, 2175 Blessington St, Kilbride
  • 2

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

KILBRIDE Bruce Trail

DATE

Tuesday October 8, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

 Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 Day of hike TEXT

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

North Burlington Bruce Trail

Kilbride / Crawford Lake

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

North Burlington Tennis Courts

2175 Blessington Street

KILBRIDE

Burlington

North Burlington Tennis Club

DISTANCE

13 – 14 Km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to Fast

DURATION APPROX

4 hours Approx.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate / Challenging

Screened pathway. Natural trails.

Some good ups and downs

Typical Bruce Trail.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back with a loop around Crawford Lake.

 

 

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

We will celebrate the Bruce Trail “getting off” of Derry Rd. and Twiss Rd. and putting KILBRIDE back on the Bruce Trail! An enjoyable hike with good ups and downs, rocky sections, a stream to follow and a boardwalk around Crawford Lake.

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 20 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

 

 

 

 

 

• Wear supportive hiking boots/walking shoes with good tread.

• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

• Sun protection if necessary.

• Bug Protection?

Prepare for Mother Nature!

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 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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