HIKE TITLE
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Short Hills
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DATE
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Tuesday February 18, 2025
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Dave Somerville
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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905 659 6768
289 556 6707 Day of hike TEXT
cdsomerville4@gmail.com
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GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
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Short Hills Prov. Park
Niagara
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MEETING AND START TIME
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9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
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Pelham Road Parking Lot
(opposite the Brown Homestead, 1317 Pelham Rd.)
8.7 km east of Victoria Ave. (RR 24)
St. Catharines
Short Hills Provincial Park
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DISTANCE
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9 – 12 KM
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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Moderate to Fast
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DURATION APPROX
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3.5 – 4 hours
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Moderate (some challenging spots)
Screened pathways, natural trail, challenging Bruce Trail.
MUD will make this Challenging!
Don’t be fooled by “Short Hills!”
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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A big loop.
Mother Nature will choose.
We will try to avoid MUD if mild.
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HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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Short Hills PP is a gem in the Niagara area!
Mother Nature allowing, we will enjoy the Hemlock Valley, Scarlet Tanager and Terrace Creek trails as well as sections of the main Bruce Trail. AND a perfect spot for 11zee!
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
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CANCELLATION
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• 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.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION &
HIKER GROUP SIZE
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Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 25 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
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WHAT TO BRING
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• Wear supportive walking shoes/ hiking boots with good tread.
• Hiking poles may 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” required in winter conditions.
• “Gators” if muddy
• Prepare for Mother Nature
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Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
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Options for a warm-up afterwards.
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GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are average and depending on the terrain.
TERRAIN - Easy: mostly flat and usually good footing (i.e. rail trails, Confederation Park, Bay Front Park), Moderate: some hills and/or poor footing (Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, etc.) and Challenging: steep hills and strenuous footing (Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, Dundas Valley and Red Hill Valley). Please note variations can be expected with weather conditions.
Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member.
Registration is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.
Attention Past Members: You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.
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