Bruce Trail: Screaming Ghost Tunnel & Lunch @ Benchmark Restaurant (23 KM) - Sat, Jun 14 2014

Bruce Trail: Screaming Ghost Tunnel & Lunch @ Benchmark Restaurant (23 KM) (6/14/2014)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 1621 York Road @ Concession Road #2
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jun 14 2014  9:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jun 12 2014 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:ALL DAY - don't expect to be back until the evening
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Fletcher
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 14 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

CARPOOL LEAVES KIPLING STATION @ 8:00 AM

Distance: 12 km (2 km road walking) before lunch, 11 km (5 km road walking) after lunch = 23 KM

PACE: Moderate to quick pace

Terrain: Its the bruce trail, so expect a lot of mud, rocks and hills. Highest climb will be approx. 120 meters. Hiking shoes or boots are a good idea.

INTERMEDIATE OR ADVANCED HIKERS ONLY!!!

This hike will be a combination in-out, with a loop totaling 23 km and heading to a restaurant/winery for lunch. You must be willing to walk the entire distance and there will be no drop offs.

We'll be going to the Benchmark Restaurant @ the Niagara College Teaching Winery for lunch, before marking our way back to the cars. Check out their lunch menu here: http://www.niagaracollege.ca/content/Services/TeachingEnterprises/BenchmarkRestaurant/Menus.aspx

On our way to the restaurant, we'll pass "The Screaming Ghost Tunnel" to check out the legend. To find out more, watch this link on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFfclyT9u_M

Individuals willing to drive will get priority on the wait list, if required.

DRIVERS, WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE WRITE IN THE NOTES SECTION, THE AMOUNT OF PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE IN YOUR CAR, or else you may be moved to the wait list until this is completed!!!

For those choosing to just meet at the event, please come on time, because we will not wait for you if you are late.

Also, there are no washrooms at the start point of this hike

Cool beans


Required Items to Bring:
  • water (1-2 L)
  • Snacks
  • Good hiking Boots/hiking shoes
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • MONEY for lunch and money TO PAY YOUR DRIVER
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Change of Shoes & Socks for after the hike

A smile

Suncreen

Bug Spray


How to Get There:
Event Directions:
  • Event Directions: Leaving Kipling - Exit the TTC Parking Lot and travel out to Dundas Avenue.
  • Go left at Dundas (west) for about 2 km
  • Take the 427 Southbound to the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way).
  • Exit at the QEW and follow it WEST for appox. 38 km
  • When the highway forks, continue to follow the signs for QEW to Niagara.
  • Follow the QEW for 61 KM, until you get to the exit to Glendale Ave. NORTH, towards Niagara-On-The-Lake - Exit 38B
  • Turn right onto Glendale for 500 meters
  • Turn right onto York Road and follow it east for 6 km until Concession Road 2
  • Look for roadside parking on the North Side

    MAP


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    PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION


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    • Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):216Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $55.73 (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:
    • If we are short of drivers, they will get priority on the waiting list.
    • This hike will go ahead rain or shine. If it's raining, please wear appropriate rain gear.

      NOTE: THE CARPOOL DEPARTURE TIME IS 8:00 AM


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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!