Hiking Kings Forest/Albion Falls

HIKE TITLE

Kings Forest/Albion Falls

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday February 11, 2025.

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 Day of hike TEXT

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Kings Forest / Red Hill Valley

East Hamilton

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Rosedale Arena

100 Greenhill Ave.

Hamilton

Cochrane Rd. from King St. or Lawrence Rd

Rosedale Arena

DISTANCE

9 – 12 KM

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to Fast

DURATION APPROX

3 - 3.5 hours.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to Moderate

Paved path, screened pathways, natural trail.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back OR a big loop.

Mother Nature will choose.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

A favourite area because of the options. A winter view of Mt. Albion Falls, gentle sections on the Red Hill Valley and Rail trails and the option for some rocky Bruce Trail. A “hill” or two to keep us warm.

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 walking shoes/ hiking boots with good tread.

•  Hiking poles (if desired)

•  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 conditons.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature!

Options for a warm-up afterwards.