Hiking April “Fools” Hike

HIKE TITLE

April “Fools” Hike

DATE

Tuesday APRIL 1, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 day of hike

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Halton Agreement Forest

MEETING AND START TIME

09:15 for 09:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Halton Agreement Forest

Fourth Line Nassagaweya & Ten Side Rd - Google Maps

** PLEASE NOTE there are two places where a Fourth Line and 10 Side Road intersect so be careful when setting your GPS. To get to the right one, take Guelph Line North of 401, turn right on Ten Side Rd. and park on the roadside where the road bends 90 degrees to become the Fourth Line.

DISTANCE

10,000 m -12,000 m.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to Fast

DURATION APPROX

3-4 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Moderate. Nice wide paths and some narrow rocky sections of the Bruce Trail Side trails that may be slippery. There may be snow/ice left over. There may be mud.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

I’ve been fooled in the Agreement Forest before, but not on April 1^st!   A possible trek to Hilton Falls (trail conditions permitting).

Exploring the many turns of the forest area.

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 hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

• Icers may be necessary.

• May be MUDDY!

• Prepare for Mother Nature!

Other Specifics to Your Hike

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