Hiking Octoberfest - Burlington Style

  • 14 Oct 2025
  • 9:15 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Burlington Central Library, 2331 New St, Burlington
  • 24

Registration

  • Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike
  • Non-members are welcome to participate in two club events prior to joining.

Registration is closed

HIKE TITLE

OCTOBERFEST – Burlington Style

DATE

Tuesday October 14, 2025.

HIKE LEADER(S)

 Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 Day of hike TEXT

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Burlington Centennial Bikeway Trail

Burlington

 

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

Burlington Central Library

2331 New St.

Burlington

Park near New St.

Burlington Central Library

DISTANCE

14 - 15 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to fast

DURATION APPROX

4 hours ish.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy

Paved / Screened pathway.

Some road walking.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

There and Back.

 

 

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

A nice easy walk from Central Library along the Centennial Bikeway Trail to Sherwood Park. On the return trip we will detour past Denningers on Guelph Line for a taste of Octoberfest (food wise).

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 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 walking shoes/ 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.

• Bug Protection?

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature.

An after hike stop at Denningers for some Octoberfest treats!

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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