Niagara, Short Hills Loop Hike (16km, 4.5 km/h) - Sun, Oct 23 2011

Niagara, Short Hills Loop Hike (16km, 4.5 km/h) (10/23/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Short Hills Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 23 2011 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

8 hr (including 3 hr driving)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The terrain is hilly but relatively gentle. Length is 16 km, pace is 4.5 km/h (map 3)

This hike is suitable for intermediate hikers. It is not suitable for beginners.Hikers coming on this event are expected to have D4 level hiking experience and be able to maintain a continuous pace of 4.5 km/h. If it isn't obvious from your TOC record that you can do this hike, please, when registering, include some comments in the notes to convince me that you can keep up.

In the park, we will be hiking a 16 km loop that will take in the Main Bruce Trail, Swayze Falls Trail (#1), Scarlet Tanager Trail (#4), Hemlock Valley Trail (#5), and Terrace Creek Trail (#6). We'll pass by two magnificent waterfalls, rolling hills and open meadows, with lovely panoramic views.

Members willing to drive will get priority on the wait list.

Required Items to Bring:

Water (2 litres)
Snacks and lunch
Weather appropriate clothing

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

Sun block

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Parking lot, north of the Black Walnut Side Trail (west end), enter off of Pelham Rd

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

210Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $54.18 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, October 31, 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!