Bruce Trail Series - Part 1 - Sun, May 22 2011

Bruce Trail Series - Part 1 (5/22/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Queenston to St. Catharines

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 22 2011 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, May 17 2011 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

9 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Alex Beaton
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Bruce Trail (Niagara Section km's 0 - 16.2)

Length: 16.2 km linear.

Pace: 4+km/h.

Route:
We will start in Queenston and will be hiking the main trail West to the Welland Canal.

Sights:
The Trail starts at the southern terminus cairn at the eastern end of Queenston Heights Park. The Trail runs west along a row of trees. It enters deep woods and follows the brow of the Escarpment, along the edge of a quarry. It then makes a steep descent, and reaches a railway bed. It then follows this bed for a short distance until it emerges from under Highway 405. After a climb of 500 m it enters Fireman's Park, where there is a picnic area and outdoor toilets. After skirting around the north side of a pond, The Trail climbs a hill and returns to the hardwood bush. Following the Escarpment, the Trail passes a vineyard. It then continues to follow a railroad, passes another vineyard, and the Woodend Conservation Area before coming to where we are ending the first part of this series.

Notes:
A car shuttle will be organized.
We will be going rain or shine.
Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate Clothing

2 Litres Water

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

Hiking Poles

Camera

Lunch

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

260Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $67.08 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 19, 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:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- 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!