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November 12
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    November 12, 2024

    Exploring Limehouse – Hole in the Wall, Kilns and Trails

    9:30 AM-1:15 PM
    11/12/2024
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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Tuesday Hikers
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Limehouse Conservation Area on Fifth Line near km 20.3 Map 12 Edition 31. From Hwy 401 take Trafalgar Rd. North. At Sideroad 22 turn left and follow 3 km to village of Limehouse. Turn left on Fifth Line and follow south for one km to parking at ball diamonds on your left.

    Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
    Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 9.5 km

    Description

    We will hike the main trail and the Black Creek and Todd Bordes Meadowland Side Trails north of Limehouse to 5th Line and back. Along the way we will pass the remains of an old mill on Black Creek, lime kilns, and a restored powder magazine. We will hike along the edge of fields, through forest and meadowland, the highlight being the rock fissures and crevices around the ‘Hole-in-the-Wall’.

    We will stop for water breaks along the way and a longer snack/lunch break later in the hike. Bring plenty of water and something to eat. Hiking boots required, please dress appropriately for weather conditions.

     

    City View Park, Burlington, Map 9.

    9:30 AM-2:00 PM
    11/12/2024
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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Tuesday Hikers
    Location (Google Maps): City View Park, Burlington.
    From Highway 403 going west, turn right on Brant Street, left on Dundas Street, left on Kerns Rd., take second turn left into City View Park to the parking lot.

    Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
    Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 11 km

    Description

    (This hike is the replacement of an earlier Tuesday Hike that was canceled due to rain).
    From City View Park will connect with main Bruce Trail and hike to Smokey Hollow waterfall, also hike Kings ST and Eric Best ST on the way. After snack break will trace back our steps and return to parking.
    Bring water, snack for refreshment break at Smokey Hollow.
    Dress for the weather.
    Poles are recommended.