HIKE TITLE
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REDHILL VALLEY
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DATE
Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY
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Tuesday August 12, 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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Kings Forest Golf Course
Redhill Valley
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MEETING AND START TIME
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Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start
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SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
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Rosedale Arena
100 Greenhill Ave.
Hamilton
Cochrane Rd. from Lawrence Rd. or King St. Rosedale Arena
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DISTANCE
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Approx. 14 KM
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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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Approx. 4 hours
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TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
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Moderate to Challenging
Paved / Screened pathway. Natural trails.
Some Typical Bruce Trail.
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TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
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A BIG Loop.
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HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
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Enjoy the views over the course and then change gears for the beautiful trek up the Redhill Valley, a great long climb and some good ups and downs on the Bruce Trail. A bonus loop on the Mountain Brow Side Trail and the Red Hill Creek Side Trail. Mother Nature will dictate the route.
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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.
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WHAT TO BRING
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• Wear supportive walking shoes/ hiking boots with good tread.
• Hiking poles may 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?
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Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
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Prepare for Mother Nature!
Cool down stop afterwards.
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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 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 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.
