The elusive Duff Pit side trail (Silver Creek) - Sat, Nov 9 2013

The elusive Duff Pit side trail (Silver Creek) (11/9/2013)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Silver Creek Conservation Area
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 9 2013  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Nov 6 2013 11:55:00 AM
Event Duration:6 hours (incl carpool) - 14.5 km
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Stacy
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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:5
Number Registered So Far: 10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
The goal of our hike will be to hike the Duff Pit Side Trail. The whole hike will be on the Bruce Trail in Silver Creek Conservation Area / Scotsdale Farm areas. I’ve hiked many times in that area, but have never taken the extra time to go “out of the way” to step foot on the Duff Pit Side Trail. And it’s time to do something about that!

We’ll start off the hike by taking the Bennett Heritage side trail. Once meeting up with the main trail, we head south to the entrance of (the elusive) Duff Pit side trail. According to the Bruce Trail guide, there is a waterfall on the trail (although I can’t guarantee a spectacular view of it at this time of year!). Once we come back out to the main trail, we will follow it back to 27 sideroad, which we’ll use to take a short cut back to the parking lot, but not before stopping to admire the beautiful Fallbrook Bridge. The bridge was built around 1900, and is the original structure. It’s of historic value to the area, and a study was done to consider closing the road to vehicular traffic in order to help preserve the bridge.

Read before signing up:

  • The hike will be approx. 14.5 km
  • We hike at 4.0 - 4.5 km / hour on average
  • We’ll stop for a lunch break about half way through
  • We hike RAIN or shine. Or Snow, for that matter. (Don’t sign up if you only want to hike if it’s sunny.)
  • This is the Bruce Trail: Proper footwear is mandatory. Proper hiking boots or shoes only.
photo credit: Stacy

Required Items to Bring:
Proper hiking boots/shoes
water
lunch/snacks
money for carpool		Recommended Items to Bring:
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camera
hiking poles

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Given to drivers at car pool
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):110Km
Carpool Departure Time: 10:00 AM
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Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $28.38 (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:

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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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