Hiking Oakville Town Hall: Morrison Valley Trail - Celebrating the start of the New Year!

HIKE TITLE

Oakville Town Hall: Morrison Valley Trail - Celebrating the start of the New Year!

DATE

Wednesday January 1, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Ralph Gardave & Heather McClintock

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

gardave@sympatico.ca 905-601-2100

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Oakville Town Hall (Trafalgar North of QEW)

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:45 am for 10:00 am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Meet in the parking lot at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. The parking lot is accessible by driving north on Trafalgar from the QEW. We will hike along the Morrison Valley Trail and back.

DISTANCE

Approx. 8 - 10 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

 Moderate 3 - 4 km per hour

DURATION APPROX

3 hours walking time

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate to Challenging. Some stairs, and hills. Mostly along pathways

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

Partly out and back but mostly a loop.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

View of woodlands of Oakville.

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.

REGISTRATION OPENS

Two weeks before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

•    Wear supportive hiking shoes or boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

•    Dress in layers according to weather

•    Bring snacks and lots of water

•    Icers may be needed

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

There is a mid-hike stop for washrooms and hot drinks at a Tim Hortons.