Hendrie Valley to Dundurn Castle (13 km @ 3.5 km/hr) - Sat, Aug 6 2016

Hendrie Valley to Dundurn Castle (13 km @ 3.5 km/hr) (8/6/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Hidden Valley Park, Burlington

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 6 2016 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:10 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 4 2016 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

7-8 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

20 (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.

We'll start at the Hidden Valley Park in Burlington, and walk all the way to the Dundurn Castle Grounds in Hamilton, via the Hendrie Valley Sanctuary. After attending the Garden tour at Dundurn, we will return to the Hidden Valley Park.

The map below shows one-way route. The total distance would be around 13 km. We'll maintain a speed of 3.5 km/hr. You can walk faster, if you want to.

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Weather-appropriate clothing
Hiking-appropriate footwear

Carpool passengers

Cash for the carpool cost ($6-$9 per person, depending on the number of passengers)
Post-hike footwear (to help keep the cars clean)

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

Camera
Lunch/Snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

You can meet us at either of these places:

9:00 am (Meet at Carpool): Kipling Station Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off (the circular structure outside the TTC station), off Aukland Rd at Subway Crescent, off Dundas St (Map). Carpool departure at 9:10 am.

9:55 am (Meet at event): Hidden Valley Park, 1137 Hidden Valley Rd, Burlington, ON L7P 0T5. Parking is free, and is located near the intersection of Hidden Valley Rd and Lemonville Rd (Map).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

108Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:10 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $27.86 (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:

This hike will go on in case of moderate rain. It'll be canceled only if a severe thunderstorm is forecast.
Dog owners bring their own cars (or find drivers who are willing to let dogs inside their vehicles)
After we exit the Hendrie Valley, we'll have to walk on urban roads on our way to the Dundas Castle.

Photos by Utkarsh

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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!