HIKE TITLE
Kerncliff Park to Smokey Hollow – Celebrating the Start of the New Year!
DATE
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
HIKE LEADER(S)
Lisa Raftis and Bill Pote
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
raftislisa@gmail.com 416-829-5053
wrsp777@gmail.com 289-772-9490
GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
Kerncliff Park, Burlington
MEETING AND START TIME
9:45am for 10:00am start
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
Kerncliff Park, 2198 Kerns Rd, Burlington
DISTANCE
8-10 km
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Leisurely to moderate
DURATION APPROX
3 hours.
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate to challenging, some steep hills up and down, stairs, rocks and tree roots
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
We will start at Kerncliff Park (porta potty available). Out and back along the main and side trails of the Bruce Trail.
HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
View of Burlington and Lake Ontario from the escarpment and the falls at Smokey Hollow
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 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 protection if necessary.
• Icers are required in winter conditions
Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
We will take a 10-minute break at Smokey Hollow to enjoy the falls, take pictures and have snacks
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.
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