Hiking Beamsville Trails - Celebrating the Start of the New Year!

HIKE TITLE

Beamsville Trails – Celebrating the Start of the New Year!

DATE

Wednesday, January 1^st, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Pomeroy/Isabel Bravo

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

pomeroyd@yahoo.com 289.680.7684

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Beamsville, Lincoln

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Meet at the end of Hixon St at the corner of Edelheim Rd in Beamsville

Lincoln — Niagara Region

DISTANCE

6 - 7 km approx.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely to moderate, approx. 3 km per hour

DURATION APPROX

2.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Relative easy with some gentle ups and downs including one set of stairs. Trails are relatively wide and smooth. Some tricky footing depending on weather conditions.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

A loop combing a variety of trails as well as some neighbourhood streets.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Hike will take us along some local trails on the bench and top of the escarpment including small part of the Bruce Trail. Depending on the weather weather we might have some nice views of the valley, vineyards and Toronto.

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 15 registrants are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpeful.

• Bring icers.

• 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.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Social will be done during the hike. Possible to have Tim Horton coffee but you will be informed at the hike.