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Bruce Trail: Waterdown to Dundas (4/19/2009)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Dundas
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Apr 19 2009  10:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Apr 12 2009 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:8-9 hrs (including travel time)
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Alison
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This section of the Bruce follows the Niagara escarpment from Snake Rd in Waterdown, west past Spencer Gorge, to Governer's Rd in Dundas, a distance of around 21 km.

The hike shouldn't be too technically challenging, but we'll keep it moving at a steady pace of around 4km an hour. It's likely to be muddy, possibly snowy under foot, so good footwear is a must.

This will be a one-way hike involving car shuttles between the start and end points, so bring something warm to wear while waiting for the drivers to retrieve the cars at the end of the day. After the hike, we'll remove ourselves to Donnelly's Pub just down the road from our end point for a pint and a bite to eat.

This event is for intermediate to experienced hikers who are comfortable maintaining the pace for several hours. Please don't sign up if you are a beginner or a slower hiker. Previous TOC or equivalent experience at this difficulty level is a pre-requisite.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • 1.5 - 2 litres water
  • Layered clothing
  • Waterproofs
  • Hiking boots or shoes - NO RUNNERS!
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Camera
  • Hat and gloves
  • Walking poles

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

All hikers are to meet at the carpool. For special dispensation, contact the organizer and make your case - no guarantee that she will be swayed...

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):130Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $33.54 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, December 26, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

We will be hiking, rain or shine!


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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Voluntary Donation:What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!