Short Hills - Bert Lowe Side Trail(23k @ 5k/hr) - Sun, Jun 8 2014

Short Hills - Bert Lowe Side Trail(23k @ 5k/hr) (6/8/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

St. Catharines, ON

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 8 2014 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 6 2014 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

8 Hours (inc. driving)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Rahul
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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:

Terrain: Mixed. Fairly urban. There will be some gradual climb but for the most part it is either along Welland Canal or railway tracks. Smaller sections of forested area and dense bush. There will be bridge, tunnel and road crossings. Length of the hike is 23 km, average pace is 5 km/h.

Route: This is a loop. Start at 30.9 on the main trail and take Bert Lowe side trail. We will hike the Bert Lowe side trail till it meets Bruce Trail again at 20.2 where we will take the main trail and hike back to where we started. Bruce Trail Map 2 & 3.

This hike is suitable for experienced intermediate or advanced hikers. Hikers coming on this event should have D4 level experience. This means previous experience of 15 - 20 km hikes and an average pace of 5 km/hr.

Those willing to drive (mention # of passengers) and regular hikers will be given preference on the waiting list.

Parking: Park at Decew House Park (30.9 on the main trail). 2399 Decew Rd, Fonthill, ON

Required Items to Bring:

Good Hiking Shoes
water (2L)
Lunch/Snacks
Weather appropriate clothing
Carpool money

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

Change of shoes/socks after the event
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

222Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $57.28 (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:

Carpool cost is the vehicle expense. It’s not cost per person. Per person will be much lower depending on the # of vehicles and people involved.

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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!