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HIKE TITLE
WALKER WOODS/GLEN MAJOR FOREST YELLOW BUS HIKE See Trip Information Sheet
DATE
Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY
Saturday June 7, 2025
HIKE LEADER(S)
Frank Vajda, Dave Somerville, Marilyn Baker
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
Frank.vajda5@outlook.com 905-510-4103
GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham
MEETING AND START TIME
8:00AM departure. Arrive Carpool Lot no later than 7:45AM
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
Guelph Line Carpool Lot, Burlington, Ontario
DISTANCE/DURATION/Pace
Long Hike: 17KM 4 – 4.5 Hours Moderate-Fast Pace
Medium Hike: 11KM 3.5 – 4 Hours Moderate Pace
Short Hike: 8KM 2.5 - 3 Hours Leisurely Pace
Description
See Trip Information Sheet
Cost
$45.00
Registration
Up to 45 hikers are welcome to participate. This is a member only event
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Easy to Moderate. Rolling terrain, generally easy footing with the possibility of a few rougher sections. There will be some hills.
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
All will be Loop Hikes
HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Variety of terrain with hills
See
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
CANCELLATION
This is a rain or shine event.
• The club may cancel due to weather that may impact the safety of participants, in which a case a refund will be issued.
• There is no self-cancellation. To cancel, please contact the Club Manager:
905 332 4318 manager@haltonoutdoorclub.ca
• No refund will be issued unless your spot can be filled from the waitlist.
ONLINE REGISTRATION &
HIKER GROUP SIZE
Up to 45 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 day.
• Sun and bug protection if necessary
Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are an average and will depend on the terrain and weather. Rest stops are not included in the overall pace.
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 long hills and strenuous footing (some parts of the Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, up and down the escarpment). Please note variations can be expected with wet or icy 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 (2) club activities as a Non-Member. You will have to sign a waiver of participation with the Hike Leader. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member.
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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