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Photo Hike - Dundas Valley Waterfalls (4/25/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 25 2015 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 24 2015 10:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

7 to 8 hours (including carpool time)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Praj
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

NOTE: Carpool will depart at 10am SHARP from Finch station. Please arrive by 9:45am at the latest to sort out the carpool arrangements.
If you're driving to the event directly, please arrive no latter than 11:15am at the starting point.

IMPORTANT INFO:

This is a photo hike. You MUST have a camera to participate in the hike (cellphone cameras are welcome). Please mention which camera you'll be bringing in the Notes when you sign up. Preference will be given to those with SLRs and point-and-shoot cameras on the waiting list.
We will be going at a SLOW pace (3km/h or less), and stopping frequently for pictures. This is NOT the hike if you're looking for a workout
I have not been on most trails in the area before, so we may occasionally get lost and have to backtrack (which can be fun, though I'll try my best to minimize it).
The trails may be quite muddy this time of the year, so I'd recommend wearing good hiking boots.

Dundas Valley is located in the Niagara Escarpment near Hamilton, and is home to many waterfalls (Sherman, Tiffany, Canterbury, Hermitage, Mill Falls).
The water levels and flow rate tend to be higher than usual this time of the year, and can make for some great pictures!

The area is also home to many other interesting landmarks like The Hermitage (ruins of an old stone mansion), Sulphur Springs, The Old Oak (a 150 year old oak tree), and the Trail Centre (a reconstruction of a Victorian Train Station).
We'll be stopping for lunch at the Trail Centre, which also houses a small gallery.

Drivers will get preference on the waiting list. People will be added to the event list as drivers become available.
If you'd like to drive to Finch station and not be a carpool driver, that's ok too; Finch has free parking on weekends.

DRIVERS, when you sign up, please state how many passengers you're willing to take. Otherwise you may be moved to the waiting list while this is sorted out.

Photo Credit: Prajwal.

Required Items to Bring:

Camera
Hiking shoes/boots
Weather-appropriate clothing (an extra layer would be useful, since we'll be stopping a lot)
Water (2L+) and lunch and snacks
Exact Change (for carpool money)

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

Tripod
Polarizing + Neutral Density Filters

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We'll be starting the hike outside the Sherman Falls side trail (at Old Dundas Rd and Lions Club Rd) in Ancaster, ON, which is about 1 hr from Toronto. There is limited free street parking on Lions Club Road.

MAP of Starting Point:

PICTURE of starting point

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

175Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $45.15 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, January 29, 2025). 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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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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