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Dundas Valley Conservation Area (12k) (8/10/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Hamilton, ON

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 10 2014 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 7 2014 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 Hours (inc. driving)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Rahul
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Note: ** Plan changed. Leg injury. Length reduced to 12k, slower pace, relatively flatter terrain. **
Terrain: Mixed. Wooded area, rocky sections, urban neighbourhoods and an old rail trail. Length of the hike is 12 km.

Route: Start at 55.0 on the main trail and follow the main trail till Dundas Valley Trail Center. Break for a while. Maybe lunch. Take Hamilton to Brantford Rail Trail. Weave through neighbourhoods (Old Ancaster Rd, Ogilvie St, Mill St, King St and back to the parking lot). Bruce Trail Map 8.

This hike is suitable for relatively experienced hikers. Hikers coming on this event should have some hiking experience.

Those willing to drive (mention # of passengers) and regular hikers will be given preference on the waiting list.

Parking: Roadside parking on Woodley Lane near King St. W. 2-60 Woodleys Ln, Hamilton, ON

Required Items to Bring:

Good Hiking Shoes
water (2L)
Lunch/Snacks
Weather appropriate clothing
Carpool money

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

Change of shoes/socks after the event
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $33.54 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, April 19, 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:

Carpool cost is the vehicle expense. It’s not cost per person. Per person will be much lower depending on the # of vehicles and people involved.

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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!