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SLOWPOKES: Spencer Gorge Loop and the Sydenham Lookout (5/25/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Dundas Ontario

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 25 2008 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, May 22 2008 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

All day, 5-6 hours.

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Matt E
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Length 10.2 km. From Webster’s Falls, we descend to the bottom of Spencer Gorge by a metal staircase and then hike along the gorge to the Old Dundas Station Side Trail. This section is former rail bed. We will take a side trip to ascend to the Sydenham Lookout. On return, the trail climbs the gorge wall a third time to the Dundas Peak Lookout before following the edge past Tews Falls and back to the parking lot. (source: Torontohiking.com)

There are three challenging hill climbs, three lookouts, and 2 major waterfalls on this hike. We will take our time and because of the short distance, this will qualify for the Slowpokes category.

What is a TOC Slowpoke? These are hikers who are not necessarily beginners, although beginners are more than welcome! It's all about taking our time to smell the roses. There will be no fast group, so if you feel that our pace of 2.5 to 3 KM/hr is too slow for you, then this is not the group for you! This is for socializing, taking pictures, smelling the flowers. If you recovering from injury, or out of shape or haven't hiked before, this is a good place to start. If you just like the idea of taking a break, it's also for you. It's not a nature walk, so you'll have to come appropriately attired, but don't feel bad if you don't know what to bring!

As always, appropriate attire is required - good hiking shoes or boots, daypack with a minimum of 1.5 litres of water, headcovering, sunscreen and lunch/snack. And weather appropriate clothing of course. Feel free to email me if you have any questions about gear!

Required Items to Bring:
proper hiking boots or shoes
water
hat or headcovering
snack/lunch

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Kipling Station, make your way to the QEW West and then follow #403 West to Hamilton.
In Hamilton, take the Main Street West exit and turn left to Dundas. At McMaster University, turn right onto Cootes Dr.
Cootes becomes King St. through Dundas and Hwy. #8, then Brock Rd and #504.
Turn right at Harvest Rd, turn right at Short Rd. and follow Fallsview Rd. to the parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $33.54 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, May 9, 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:

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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!