Bruce Trail: Hamilton to Grimsby - Sat, Jun 13 2009

Bruce Trail: Hamilton to Grimsby (6/13/2009)

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:Sat, Jun 13 2009  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Jun 7 2009 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:All day
Difficulty Rating:D5: 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: 12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The final south-east leg of the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail.

From the Mud St Access Trail in Hamilton, we'll head east to Oak St in Grimsby, a distance of about 27 km.

The hike shouldn't be too technically challenging at this time of year, but we'll keep it moving at a steady pace of around 4-5kph. As always with the Bruce, it could be muddy, so appropriate footwear is a must.

This will be a one-way hike involving car shuttles between the start and end points, so bring a light sweater or windbreaker 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 The Judge And Jester in Grimsby, a few minutes from our hike end point, for a pint and a bite to eat.

This event is for intermediate to experienced hikers who are comfortable maintaining the stated pace for 6-7 hours. Please don't sign up if you are a beginner or a slower hiker - you will be removed without notice. Previous TOC or equivalent experience hiking at this difficulty level is a pre-requisite - no exceptions. If you do not have TOC experience, note your equivalent when you sign up and the coordinator will follow-up to confirm.


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

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):210Km
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $54.18 (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:

Because of the need for enough cars to support the end-to-end shuttle, it may be necessary to replace a passenger already on the event list with a driver from the waiting list. In this case, the Last In-First Out model will be used.


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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!
*Note:

This event will take place unless extreme weather conditions that pose a danger to hiker safety are forecast.