Hiking ET&T Revisited Series – Cootes Paradise North Shore

HIKE TITLE

ET&T Revisited Series – Cootes Paradise North Shore 

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, January 16, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Debbie Martin

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Cell: 647-500-2965

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

RBG Arboretum

Hamilton

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:45 a.m. for a 10:00 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Royal Botanical Gardens Arboretum

16 Old Guelph Road, Hamilton, L0R 2H9

Park in the circular drive and meet at the pavilion.

Note: RBG Membership or Paid Parking is Required

DISTANCE

Approx. 7 kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate 3-4 km/hr

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 2 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to Moderate: mainly wide trails with good footing, some small hills, boardwalks, bridges, stairs

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop Hike

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

The hike route includes marshland lookouts and a variety of areas in the Arboretum.

The ET&T Revisited series offers hikes that follow local trails that a group of hikers compiled into a guidebook titled “Escarpment Trails and Treks: Two-Hour Hikes in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara”. These hikes are ideal for getting to know local trails in only 2-3 hours and all in close proximity to your home in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara Region, Southern Ontario.

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 hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

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

•  Icers are mandatory in winter conditions

•  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.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike