Hiking Oakville Urban Hike

HIKE TITLE

Oakville Urban Hike

DATE

Tuesday December 3, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 (TEXT morning of hike)

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

North East Oakville

Oakville

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)

Iroquois Ridge Community Centre

1051 Glenashton Drive

Oakville

DISTANCE

10-12 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to Fast

DURATION APPROX

3-4 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to Moderate

Screened pathways. Some street walking

A few long up hills and stairs are possible.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Modified LOOP

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

There are many options in the Iroquoia Ridge area of Oakville with beautiful ravines, ponds and open meadows. The route will depend on “Mother Nature”.

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 may be helpful.

• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

• Icers “may” be necessary

• Prepare for Mother Nature!

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

A stop to “warm up” after.