Black River Section - Ganaraska Trail (Wilderness Section) - Sun, Oct 11 2009

Black River Section - Ganaraska Trail (Wilderness Section) (10/11/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 11 2009 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 10 2009 1:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

6 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Julian L
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This out and back hike is in the Wilderness Section of the Ganaraska Trail. The Ganaraska wilderness is noted for its roughness and the poorly marked nature of the trail (it is not unusual in the wilderness section for trail markers to be vandalized and moved).

We will be heading to the Victoria Bridge Access point and will aim to hike out 12k (24k total), trail conditions permitting. Along the way, we will traverse the forest, ravines, beaver dams and lakes. If we're lucky, we may see signs of bears, wolves, foxes, or actually see rare five-lined skinks. Note that there will be some beaver dam crossings; hikers must be prepared for wet feet! Due to the rugged terrain, hiking boots are required. A change of shoes and socks is advised for the end of the hike in case of issues at the beaver dams.

Participants must be able to hike at a minimum of 4.5k/hour pace to come on this hike. We will not be waiting for those unable to keep up as it is the responsibility of those coming to ensure they can hike at this pace before joining us.

Our hike will go, rain or shine (and there is a chance of rain). Do not sign up unless you are prepared to go out in the rain.

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Required Items to Bring:

-lunch

-hiking boots

-2L water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

rain gear

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

360Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $92.88 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, November 21, 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:

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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!