Return to Ball’s Falls - Longer, Quicker (26km, 5 km/h) - Sat, Oct 22 2011

Return to Ball’s Falls - Longer, Quicker (26km, 5 km/h) (10/22/2011)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Louth and Ball's Falls Conservation Area
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 22 2011  7:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:55:00 AM
Event Duration:10 hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Daniel Parker
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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:6
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The terrain is hilly and variable. Length of hike is 26 km, pace is 5 km/h. Maps 3 and 4.

This hike is suitable for strong intermediate or advanced hikers.Hikers coming on this event are expected to have, preferably, D5 level experience, or minimally, D4 level experience on the hike leader's events. Participants should have previous experience on 22-26k hikes, and must be able to hike at a continuous pace of 5 km/h.. If you don't have a history with the TOC, please include some comments in the notes about your hiking experience. All partipants will be screened.

We'll meet at the Kinsman Community Park at km 68.1 Map 4, and shuttle to the parking lot at km 41.7 Map 3 on Roland Rd. We'll hike back through Louth and Ball's Falls Conservation Areas, and continue along the crest of the Niagara Escarpment past Cave Springs, with excellent views of the lowlands and Lake Ontario.


Required Items to Bring:
  • lunch and snacks
  • 3 litres water
  • sun block
  • suitable hiking footware
  • change of footware
  • whistle
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Head lamp (shorter days)
  • Cell phone in zip lock bag

How to Get There:
Event Directions:
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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):212Km
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 AM
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $54.70 (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:

- 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!