Bruce Trail: Guelph Line to Twiss Road - Sun, Aug 16 2009

Bruce Trail: Guelph Line to Twiss Road (8/16/2009)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Bruce Trail, Burlington/Milton
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 16 2009  9:45 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:45 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Aug 11 2009 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:7-8 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: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This one-direction hike will take us from Guelph Line, just outside Waterdown, to the Calcium Pits on Twiss Road, a distance of about 20km.

We'll leave Kipling, drive to Twiss Road, and leave one vehicle, and then drive the rest of the cars to the parking spot on Guelph Line.

The hike will take us around to Mt Nemo, over the edge of the escarpment, through Kilbride and on to Yaremko-Ridley Park, ending at the Calcium Pits on Twiss Road.

We'll hike at a pace of around 4kph, give or take, so actual hiking time will be around 5 hours. With a stop for lunch, water breaks, and photo-ops, we'll be on the trail for around 6 hours.

We'll remove ourselves to a suitable watering hole after the hike, to grab a bite and rehydrate ourselves :-)

Participants MUST have at least one D4 TOC hike on their resume, or equivalent experience - please note any such experience in the notes when you sign up.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking boots - no running shoes please!
  • Waterproofs (if the forecast warrants)
  • Lunch
  • 2 liters of water (minimum)
  • First aid kit (blisters, mosquitoes, etc)
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Camera
  • Sun hat
  • Sun block
  • Insect repellent
  • Money for the pub afterwards

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

All participants are to meet at the carpool

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):125Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:45 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $32.25 (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.

Notes:

A maximum of two dogs will be permitted on this event. Dog owners must observe all laws and regulations regarding leashes at all times.


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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:

Cancellation may be at short notice, depending on the weather forecast - we will not hike if thunderstorms are iminent