HIKE TITLE
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SCOTSDALE FARM
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DATE
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Saturday November 23, 2024
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Dave Somerville
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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905 659 6768
289 556 6707 Day of hike TEXT
cdsomerville4@gmail.com
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GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
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Scotsdale Farm
Toronto Bruce Trail
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MEETING AND START TIME
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9:15 for a 9:30 start
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
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Scotsdale Farm
13807 Trafalgar Rd. Halton Hills
Scotsdale Farm
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DISTANCE
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12 km
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Moderate to fast
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DURATION APPROX
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3.5 hours. Approx.
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Moderate to Challenging
Paved / Screened pathway. Natural trails.
Typical Bruce Trail.
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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A BIG Loop.
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HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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The fall colors may be finished, but that means the crowds will also be gone. Scotsdale Farm is a beautiful area with many side trails that offer something different. We will enjoy The Bennett Heritage Side Trail, The Great Eskers Side Trail as well as the Main Bruce Trail to Complete the loop.
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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 20 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
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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.
