Hiking Head Start on Earth Day Hike

HIKE TITLE

Head Start on Earth Day Hike

DATE

Tuesday April 8, 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)

West Hamilton Rail Trail

 Hamilton/Dundas

MEETING AND START TIME

9:15 for a 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Behind Shoppers Drug Mart

University Plaza

101 Osler Dr. Dundas

Shoppers Drug Mart - Google Maps

DISTANCE

 10 km plus/minus

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast

DURATION APPROX

3 – 4 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy

Paved/screened pathway

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back.

Helping with Earth Day!!

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

In conjunction with Conservation Hamilton, we will start the day off with 1 - 2 hours of litter picking along the rail trail towards Dundas. The Conservation Authority has expressed a need for assistance along this busy stretch of trail. We will then drop our litter bags and hike the CLEAN trail to enjoy the beauty of the rail trail towards Dundas.

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 on 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.

• 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 hopefully will not be necessary.

• PLEASE bring your own work gloves, garbage bag and a recycling bin if possible.

• Bug spray?

• Prepare for Mother Nature!

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

A lunch reward for our hard work somewhere in the area!