HIKE TITLE

OCTOBERFEST – Stoney Creek Style

DATE

Tuesday October 15, 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)

Green Acres Park / Battlefield Park

Stoney Creek

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)

Stoney Creek Optimist Little League Park

890 Queenston Road

Stoney Creek

(west of Lake Avenue). 

Stoney Creek Optimist Little League Park

DISTANCE

12 KM

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast

DURATION APPROX

3.5 - 4 hours.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate

Paved / Screened pathway. Natural trails.

Some Road walking.

A tough climb!

Bruce Trail

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

A hike down memory lane. We will enjoy the park areas of Green Acres and Battlefield, a great climb up to The Devil’s Punch Bowl and an extra stretch on the Dofasco Trail.

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 walking shoes/ hiking boots 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

An after-hike stop at Denningers for some Octoberfest treats!