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HIKE TITLE
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Caledon #1
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DATE
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Saturday April 19, 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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Cheltenham Badlands
CALEDON SECTION
BRUCE TRAIL
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MEETING AND START TIME
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9:15 for a 9:30 am. start
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
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Boston Mills Rd.
WEST of Mississauga Rd.
N43.750866 W79.951452
Map 14 Bruce Trail Guide (Ed. 30)
Boston Mills Rd Parking Location
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DISTANCE
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16.5 KM (6 km road)
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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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4 - 5 hours
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Moderate to Challenging.
Some road, natural trails.
Typical Bruce Trail!!
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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There and back.
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HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Points of interests
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Here we go again! The Caledon section of the Bruce Trail offers spectacular views, rolling hills, farmland, mature woodlots and deep ravines. Eleven hikes will cover the “70 kms” and several of the side trails over three seasons this year.
Hike #1 will begin in the Toronto section and move north through the Cheltenham Badlands and follow the historic Caledon Railway Line. Our reward on the return trip will be a stop at The Spirit Tree! (This is why this hike is on a Saturday!)
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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.
Lots of Parking for this hike!
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WHAT TO BRING
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• 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.
• Sun protection if necessary.
• Bug protection?
• ALLOW sufficient travel time!!
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Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
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Prepare for Mother Nature!
Bakery treats/oven roasted goodies at The Spirit Tree.
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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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