Splitrock Narrows - Sat, Nov 14 2015

Splitrock Narrows (11/14/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

North of Orangeville

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 14 2015 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Nov 12 2015 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 hrs

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

In this hike, we start at Splitrock Side Trail, enter into Mono Cliffs Provincial Park along the Walter Tovell Side Trail, Lookout Side Trail Lookout Point to McCarston's Lake. It is a fun area to explore the crevice system, wildflowers, birch and the beautiful views. The trail passes some of the oldest old growth White Cedar forests that survived on the escarpment and had become the oldest living trees in Ontario.

"Rising majestically above the surrounding countryside just north of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park is a beautiful example of prime Niagara Escarpment forest, cliff and meadow. The property boasts rocky outliers, steep cliffs, long views, a glacial spillway, and an impressive crevice system for which Splitrock Narrows is named" - The Bruce Trail.

Terrain: Woods, Meadows, Escarpment Edge/Cliff.

Required Items to Bring:
lunch
water
good hiking shoes

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions will be given at carpool location.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

170Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $43.86 (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!