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Niagara Gorge 12 km (6/8/2019)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Niagara Falls, Ontario (Niagara Glen Nature Centre)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 8 2019 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jun 6 2019 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

about 4 hours of hiking (including breaks)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Arnie
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: 12 km (+ or -)

PACE: 4.5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D4 - because of some of the terrain

WASHROOMS: in the nature centre before and after the hike. also at a QEW rest stop 1/2 hr before arrival at the trail head (take exit 74, Casablanca Blvd)

NOTES: Some things you should know about this hike:

to get into the gorge we will go down several flights of stairs on a metal staircase that you can see through to the ground
there will be some muddy areas and some slippery rocks
some of the trail is quite near the embankment to the raging river
a section of the trail will pass under an area where water might be falling / dripping on us. We may get a bit wet but not soaked
to get out of the gorge we will hike up a long but gradual slope
on previous hikes in the gorge, some turtles and snakes have been spotted

ABOUT THE GORGE HIKE

We will be hiking in the Niagara gorge a few km downstream from the falls
The falls are not visible from where we will be hiking
This will not be a long or fast hike. It is very scenic by the river and away from the river.
We will stop in a few key places beside the river to take in the wildness of the raging water.
We may see some tourist laiden jet power boats go by plying the huge rapids.
We will have lunch on boulders beside the river

MAX hikers: about 18 (+ or -)
I set the Maximum Group Size to 4, because I can take 3 passengers, but this event can accommodate about 18 hikers.
Passengers will be added as additional drivers become available.
Members on the waiting list who are willing to drive and those who have good attendance records may get first priority.

DRIVERS, WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE ANSWER THE CARPOOL QUESTION REGARDING THE # OF PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE IN YOUR CAR!!!
please answer in BOTH the notes section and to the RIGHT of the carpool question

Tick Information

Ticks have been found in many parts of Southern Ontario, so take some basic precautions.

Wear long pants. Tuck your shirt into your pants, and pull your socks over your pant legs
Light colour clothing makes it easier to spot if a tick is on you
Use bug spray containing DEET or Icaridin to repel ticks
Avoid walking through tall grass
Check yourself for ticks after the event. If you find an attached tick, remove it with tweezers. As long as the tick is attached to your skin for less than 24 hours, your chance of getting Lyme disease is negligible
Not all ticks carry disease, and the ones that can are not all carrying Lyme disease

For more detailed information CLICK HERE

Required Items to Bring:

bring your OHIP card
whistle
cell phone
good footwear
water 3 - 4 L (as much as you need)
weather appropriate clothing

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

first aid kit
lunch, snacks
sun glasses + sunblock + sun hat

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Carpooling? Please arrive before the departure time. If you are late, you will miss the carpool, and the hike.

If you choose to meet at the event, please arrive before the start time, we will not wait for late comers.
Hike start time will be approx 10:45 AM depending on traffic

MAP FROM CARPOOL TO HIKE START

TRAIL HEAD PARKING LOT

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

280Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $72.24 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, January 30, 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:

Please note: Parking at Niagara Glen Nature Centre will cost $1.25 per hour to a maximum of $10 per day per vehicle.
This cost will be added to the carpool costs and split among everyone participating in the carpool.

Photo credit: Adriana

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine, but thunderstorms will cause cancellation

Please arrive before the start time, we will start promptly at the start time.

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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!