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Short Hills (11/1/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

St. Catharines

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Nov 1 2009 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Oct 27 2009 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

10 hours (including drive and hike)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Gary Ataman
Simon Pauze
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Short Hills Provincial Park is a provincial park located in the centre of the Niagara Peninsula, bordering the city of St. Catharines and the town of Pelham in the Niagara Region in southern Ontario, Canada. It occupies an area of 6.6 km². It also borders the new vineyard sub-appellation called the Short Hills Bench.

Located on the southern edge of the Niagara Escarpment, the park is a jumble of small but steep hills ("short hills") and valleys created by the last ice age. The effect was only compounded when the Twelve Mile Creek cut through the sedimentary deposits and glacial till.

Wildlife inhabiting the park include white-tailed deer, coyote, and meadow vole. Being at the north end of the Carolinian zone, many plants grow here that do not grow or are rarely found in other parts of Canada, including pawpaw, sweet chestnut and tulip-tree.

The park contains six-side trails including the Bruce Trail and two waterfalls, it has a nice mix of both dense forests and open meadows, with meandering creeks and gentle hills that offer good hiking conditions.

Distance covered will be approximately 12-15 km. Our pace will be between 3.5 and 4 km/hr. Terrain will be rocky in places and there will be some steep grades.

After the hike we will find a nice pub to have a beer and a snack before heading back to Toronto.

Required Items to Bring:
Water (at least 2 L)
Suitable footwear
Rain Gear
Money
Good warm layers in case of cool conditions
Lunch/snacks

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

See Simon Pauze for directions.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

210Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $54.18 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, May 10, 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:

Hike will run rain or shine. Trails may be slippery if it rains, so wear appropriate footwear.
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Cost Includes:

Carpool cost only

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

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