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Explore the Eramosa Karst Conservation Area (9/12/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Hamilton

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 12 2009 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Sep 9 2009 1:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

6 hours (total)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Gary Ataman
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Are you ready for an adventure? This will not be you're typical hike.

Join me to exploring the Eromosa Karst Conservation Area. So what is a Karst? I'll give you a hint. Karsts are geological formations including underground streams, caves and passages caused by water dissolving rock. It naturally contains many sinking streams, caves and passages that are unique to a karst landscape. While neighbourhood children have explored these caves and sinkholes for years, the rare landscape is now recognized as provincially significant and on October 26, 2006 was transferred to the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) by the Province of Ontario, to own and manage as a conservation area. Consistent with HCA environmental stewardship record, HCA plans to preserve and showcase the area by creating the Eramosa Karst Conservation Area. A self-guided, 2.4 km trail will still allow visitors to witness and experience the most scenic and interesting sites in the karst lands, while protecting the sensitive nature of this landscape.

We plan on exploring the area and easy accessible caves over the course of about 3-4 hours. Some caves are very wet (basically streams of water). Come prepared for this adventure. Afterwards we may stop in at a local pub for a snack and drink.

Required Items to Bring:
Clothes for hiking/caving (you might and/or will get very wet!) Rain jacket and pants. Head lamp/flashlight (ideally water proof) Change of clothes for the car

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Gloves Cave Helmet (optional)or cap/hat to protect your head Camera Water/Food

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meet at event, contact event organizer for directions.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

170Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $43.86 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, May 12, 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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Cost Includes:

No cost except for carpool gas

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

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