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Join the Golden Horseshoe Monthly Geocaching
Club (GHMGC) for an afternoon of sledding fun on Monday,
February 21, 2011 (Family Day).
During the winter months, 8th Line is closed. A
few people, including us, come here and use 8th Line as a giant
sledding hill, however not many people know about it. It's about
300m from the top to the bottom and about 50m of elevation change.
This is one of Halton Hills best kept secrets during the
winter.
This event is open to all geocachers young and
old. Bring the family and bring your sleds, toboggans, snow racers,
magic carpets, snow boards or whatever you choose (due to the turns
and speed of this hill, tubes are NOT recommended as they are
difficult to control). The road is not too wide and there are some
slight turns near the top and the bottom so practice your steering
(use your hands to steer and slow down. If you use your feet,
you'll most likely get a face full of snow.) Also be careful of the
dropoff\ditch on the side of the road.
Event is from 2pm to 4pm. Meet at 2pm at the
posted coords (top of hill) or at the bottom of the hill. Stay as
long as you like or until you get tired of walking up the hill.
Parking\How to get here:
Approach from Hwy 7, take 22 Sideroad and then turn left onto 8th
Line and drive to the end where the barricades are. Park there and
walk with your family and sled to the top of the hill. Do not
approach from 27th Sideroad as the road does not go through from
there and you would be in for a longer walk.
Suzie Homemaker will be bringing her homemade chocolate
chip cookies.
Thanks to the 105 people who attended the event.
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