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HIKE TITLE
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Dundas Valley
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DATE
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Saturday June 28, 2025
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HIKE LEADER(S)
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Frank Vajda
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EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
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frank.vajda5@outlook.com
905-510-4103
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GENERAL LOCATION
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Dundas Valley Conservation Area
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START TIME
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Meet at 9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. Start
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
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Warren Park.
46 ½ Tally Ho, Hamilton, Ont.
Street Parking. Warren Park 46 1/2 Tally Ho Dundas
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DISTANCE
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Approx. 17 km
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PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
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4-5 km/hr
Moderate-Fast
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DURATION APPROX
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Approx 4 1/2 hrs.
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Moderate with some hills
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. loop or out and back
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Loop
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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Main loop plus side loops.
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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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REGISTRATION OPENS
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2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are invited to participate in this event
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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
• Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water
• Sun and bug protection if necessary
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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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