Hiking Oakville Urban Hike

HIKE TITLE

Oakville Urban Hike

DATE

Tuesday January 7, 2025

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)

Glen Abbey Community Centre

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)

Glen Abbey Community Centre

1415 Third Line

Oakville

Park near tennis courts

Glen Abbey Community Centre

DISTANCE

10-12 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to Fast

DURATION APPROX

3-3.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to Moderate

Screened pathways. Paved pathways. Some street walking.

A few long uphills 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 Glen Abbey area of Oakville with beautiful ravines, ponds and open meadows. The route will depend on “Mother Nature” and Trail conditions.

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 25 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 mandatory in winter conditions.

• Prepare for Mother Nature!

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

A warm-up afterwards!