Royal Botanical Gardens North Trails - Sat, Aug 15 2015

Royal Botanical Gardens North Trails (8/15/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

near Hamilton

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 15 2015 8:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 14 2015 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

6 hours (incl driving time)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Cordelia
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Length: 14KM

This is an interesting hike from Borer’s Falls to the Bruce Trail into the Royal Botanical Gardens. We will follow Captain Cootes Trail along the waterfront to Marsh Walk, back along Bull’s Point trail to Borer’s Falls.
A most notable wildlife sanctuary Cootes Paradise is a 250- hectare coastal wetland located at the west end of Hamilton Harbour. It supports a wide variety of rare and threatened species in plants and animals.
The terrain has some small hills and some sections are hilly but does not appear to be challenging. Minimum hiking shoes/ boots, water, lunch/snacks and weather appropriate clothing.

Required Items to Bring:
good hiking boots /shoes
water
lunch/snacks

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

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

110Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

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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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!