Bruce Trail - Old Baldy, Eugenia & Hogg's Falls Loop - Sat, Apr 25 2009

Bruce Trail - Old Baldy, Eugenia & Hogg's Falls Loop (4/25/2009)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Bruce Trail, Eugenia
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 25 2009  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:45 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Apr 15 2009 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:10-11 hrs (including 4 hours travel time)
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Gary Ataman
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 14 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 13 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This hike will be divided into two hikes. In the morning we will do a short hike to Old Baldy Conservation Area (~3km). Then a short drive to Eugenia(~10km) where we will begin our main hike (~22km).

Old Baldy lookout has breathtaking views of the Beaver Valley. Watch for turkey vultures and hawks. The up draft created by the valley's walls makes it a favourite haunt. We might also see some rock climbers on the cliffs.

We will next drive to Eugenia to start the main hike of the day. We will be following a new section of the Bruce trail just added in 2008. It is known as the Falling Water section. We will be hiking on the Niagara escarpment above the Beaver and Boyne rivers. Our hike will pass by Eugenia and Hogg's Falls.

The hike shouldn't be too technically challenging, but we'll keep it moving at an steady confortable pace of around 4-5km an hour. I rated the hike as a D5 due to the distance only. There are some areas of rough footing, so good footwear is a must. I expect the trail to be muddy from the spring run off. If we are lucky and have good weather, we should have really good views .

This event is for intermediate to experienced hikers.

Don't forget your camera.

Please eat breakfast before the carpool.

Lunch and snacks will be on the trail

We plan to find a resturant for supper in Eugenia or Flesherton area.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • 1 - 2 litres water
  • Layered clothing
  • Waterproofs
  • Hiking footwear
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Camera
  • Hat and gloves
  • Change of street clothes for after the hike

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Old Baldy Conservation Area; Trail head parking at (N44.394,W80.518)

Eugenia; Trail Head parking in town at N44.313,W80.525).

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):330Km
Carpool Departure Time: 7:45 AM
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Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $85.14 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, January 30, 2025). 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.

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Cost Includes:Car pool gas cost only.
 
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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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