Hiking Remembrance Day Hike

HIKE TITLE

Remembrance Day Hike

DATE

Tuesday November 11, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

 Dave Somerville

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

905 659 6768

289 556 6707 (TEXT morning of hike)

cdsomerville4@gmail.com

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

River Oaks Community Centre

Oakville

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)

River Oaks Community Centre

2400 Sixth Line

Oakville

South end of parking lot.

Between Dundas St. and Upper Middle Rd.

River Oaks Community Centre

DISTANCE

10-12 km.

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate to Fast

DURATION APPROX

3-3.5 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy to Moderate

Screened pathways. Paved pathways. Natural trails. Some street walking.

A few long uphills and stairs are possible.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Modified LOOP

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

There are many options in the River Oaks area of Oakville with ravines, woodlots and open park land.

11 zee today will take on special meaning as we pause and REMEMBER. The return portion of the hike will pass by Trafalgar Memorial.

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 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.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Prepare for Mother Nature!

A warm-up / cooldown treat afterwards!