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Ganaraska Trail, Devil's Lake Section (Wilderness Section) (6/13/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 13 2015 6:50 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jun 10 2015 1:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

10 hours, including travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

César
Jessie
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is an “in and out” hike is in the Wilderness Section of the Ganaraska Trail, located in the Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park. This area offers great views. Along the way, we will traverse forest, ravines, beaver dams and lakes.

We will be heading to the Devil's Lake Access point and will aim to hike 9km, trail conditions permitting, before heading back to the cars through the same route (18km total).

Participants must be able to hike at a minimum of 4 km/hour pace on difficult terrain to come on this hike. The terrain is rugged and in some places very strenuous. Note that there will be some beaver dam crossings; hikers must be prepared for wet feet. It is also noted the trail could be poorly marked at some points (it is not unusual in the wilderness section for trail markers to be vandalized and moved); so the group should stay together to avoid individuals getting lost in the forest. Given the remoteness and lack of alternate access points, there will be no dropouts.

Mosquitoes and blackflies are expected, so participants need to be prepared to deal with them. There are no facilities in the park, so water, food and any other necessities should be carried from home.

Required Items to Bring:

Broken-in hiking boots

Lunch/snacks

2 or 3 liters of water

Insect repellent

Cash to cover share of the carpool cost

Backpack to carry the above

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

Hiking poles

Clothing to minimize insect bites (i.e., light colour clothing, long sleeves/pants, head nets/screens

Sun protection (sunscreen / hat / sunglasses)

Rain gear

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

360Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $92.88 (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:

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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!