Thanksgiving Day slow hike - Clappison Woods & Grindstone Creek Valley (13 km) - Mon, Oct 13 2014

Thanksgiving Day slow hike - Clappison Woods & Grindstone Creek Valley (13 km) (10/13/2014)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Smokey Hollow Resource Management Area
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Oct 13 2014  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 10:05 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Oct 11 2014 5:00:00 PM
Event Duration:7 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Utkarsh
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 17 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Note: Drivers will get preference on the waiting list. I'll increase the maximum number of participants as we get more drivers. You can also meet us directly at Smokey Hollow - I'll move you to the attendee list.

This is a D3 photo hike (you're welcome even if you don't have a camera, but want to participate in a slow-poke hike). As part of this hike, we'll cover the Bruce trail and some of its side trails in the following areas:

Grindstone Creek Escarpment Valley: We'll start hiking at the Smokey Hollow Resource Management Area, near the Great Falls (aka Waterdown Falls). As the Grindstone Creek gradually descends the Niagara Escarpment, it forms numerous pretty rapids, including the Grindstone Cascade.

Clappison Escarpment Woods: This area features mixed coniferous-deciduous forests with 25 butterfly species and 39 bird species. Several small, intermittent tributaries to the Grindstone Creek rise in the Clappison Woods. We'll take a lunch break after exiting the Woods, near the stormwater management pond.


Required Items to Bring:

  • Water
  • Lunch/Snacks
  • Hiking / Running shoes
  • Post-hike footwear (only for the carpool passengers: to help keep the cars clean)
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Money for the carpool
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

You can meet us at either of these places:

10:00 AM: Kipling Station Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off (the circular structure outside the TTC station), off Aukland Rd at Subway Crescent, off Dundas St (Google Maps)

10:40 AM: Smokey Hollow Resource Management Area parking lot, 150 Mill St S, Hamilton, ON (Google Maps)

 

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):102Km
Carpool Departure Time: 10:05 AM
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Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $26.32 (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:
  • This hike will go on in case of moderate rain. It'll be canceled only if a severe thunderstorm is forecast.
  • There are no washrooms along the path. Trees and bushes are your best friends.

Photo Credits: Utkarsh


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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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