Hiking Hamilton Weekly Waterfront Walk

HIKE TITLE

Hamilton Weekly Waterfront Walk

DATE

Wed. January 22, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Tammy Ross, Jim Blair, Heather Wilson

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

tammyross@rogers.com   905-518-6942      

GENERAL LOCATION (City/Town)

Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail

START TIME

Meet at 9:15 for 9:30 start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Park in the lot closest to the water. Meet at the stylized ship’s mast with “Waterfront Trail” written on the sail which is located in the corner of the parking lot, close to the water and the railway yard.

DISTANCE (km)

6 km with option to lengthen to 8 kms +, depending on route

PACE:

Leisure/Moderate/Fast

Moderate: 3 - 4 kms per hour but pace may vary if you prefer a faster or slower pace

DURATION APPROX (hrs)

2 hours +/-

TERRAIN:

Easy/Moderate/Challenging

Easy: Flat and paved.

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop, out and back, End to End

Out and back, with some possible route variations from week to week (i.e. up to York Blvd., over to pier 4, some city sidewalks)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Along the waterfront of Hamilton Harbour, under bridge to Cootes Paradise and Bayfront Park. There may be some route variations.

REGISTRATION

REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.

Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hrs 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 20 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

•   Hiking boots or good walking shoes

•   Carry: Snacks, water, extra layers, especially wind and rain protection.

OTHER SPECIFICS TO YOUR HIKE  i.e. social to follow

A coffee stop at Williams Fresh Café, on the waterfront, is a regular option following the hike.