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HIKE TITLE
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Kilbride Pass
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DATE
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Sunday, November 17, 2024
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Anne Armstrong
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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hikingrandma@gmail.com 905-617-3937
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GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
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Kilbride
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MEETING AND START TIME
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Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
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Kilbride School, Kilbride.
Park in the parking lot behind Kilbride School, next to the tennis courts Kilbride School
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DISTANCE
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Approx. 7 km.
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Leisurely
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DURATION APPROX
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2 1/2hours
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Moderate with some hills, rocks and roots
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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There and back.
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HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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Bruce Trail between Kilbride and Twiss Ride. Part of this section requires road walking but has been rerouted to hike in the forest on Bruce Trail. Expect rocks, roots and a few hills.
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
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CANCELLATION
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• 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.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION &
HIKER GROUP SIZE
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Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event
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WHAT TO BRING
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• 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.
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Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
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GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisurely: 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. You will have to agree to a waiver of participation when you register. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member.
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.
