HIKE TITLE

Short Hills

DATE

Tuesday February 18, 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)

Short Hills Prov. Park

Niagara

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)

Short Hills Provincial Park

Parking Lot C

Wiley Road, Thorold, L0S 1E6

DISTANCE

9 – 12 KM

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to Fast

DURATION APPROX

3.5 – 4 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate (some challenging spots)

Screened pathways, natural trail, challenging Bruce Trail.

MUD will make this Challenging!

Don’t be fooled by “Short Hills!”

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

 A big loop.

Mother Nature will choose.

We will try to avoid MUD if mild.

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

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!

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 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

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Options for a warm-up afterwards.