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Bruce Trail Series Part 10 - 22 km - Albion Falls to Scenic Drive (inc Eramosa Karst) (11/24/2013)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Hamilton

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Nov 24 2013 8:50 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Nov 21 2013 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

all day

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Galina S
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will start by exploring the Eramosa Karst Karsts are geological formations including underground drainage, caves and passages caused by dissolving rock, found in limestone formations like the Niagara Escarpment. The Eramosa Karst contains examples of 16 different karst features. I am not sure if there is an entry fee to the conservation area. Please bring a few $, just in case. We will explore over four kilometres of trails, boardwalks and bridges in this area before we drive to Albion Falls. We will have our lunch with the view of the falls and we will begin our hike along the Hamilton mountain to the Scenic Drive Side Trail.

The organizer will be bringing camera and a tripod along and will stop to take photos. THOU SHALL WAIT AS NECESSARY FOR HER AND THE REST OF THE GROUP TO CONTINUE. If you think you'll have uncontrollable urges to sprint ahead or to continuously be on the move, this is NOT an event for you .

Average hiking pace will be approx. 4 to 5 km/h. There are several staircases involved in this hike, including going up one that is 498 steps. Otherwise, the route will be mostly flat. The stated distance is approximate. Please ensure you can hike the distance at the specified pace BEFORE you sign up. .

BE PREPARED: We will hike as a group. Again, if you think you may be sprinting ahead... don't sign up! Weather at this time of the year is difficult to predict, ensure you have icers for your footware in your pack, just in case.

We will be hiking rain, snow or shine. Dress in layers for the weather.

The event involves a car shuttle. Those who are willing to drive will be moved preferentially off the waiting list. The event will be cancelled if there are not enough drivers signed up. More participants will be added if there are enough drivers. Please plan to be out all day.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes/boots
Comfortable layers of walking clothes
Lunch
2 L Water and snacks
sun protection (if necessary)
$ for carpool

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

Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

will be provided to the carpool drivers

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

168Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $43.34 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, April 28, 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:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

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

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

Event may be cancelled if the weather is really inclement