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Bruce Trail: Brock University to Brock Memorial (11/21/2009)

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:

St Catharines/Queenston Heights, Niagara Region

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 21 2009 7:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Nov 10 2009 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

All day

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Alison
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is it! Last (or First, depending on your point of view) section of the Bruce Trail. From Brock University campus, we'll hike 26km to the southern terminus of the Bruce Trail, at the Brock Memorial on Queenston Heights (BTC Map Ref: Sheets 1 and 2), right on the Niagara River.

The hike could be technically challenging at this time of year, and we'll keep it moving at a steady pace of around 4.5kph overall - this includes stoppage time for lunch, water breaks, so the actual hiking pace could be as high as 6kph. As always with the Bruce, it is very likely to be muddy, so appropriate footwear is a must - anyone with running shoes will be turned back at carpool...

This will be a one-way hike involving car shuttles between the start and end points, so bring a windbreaker (and a dry shirt) to wear while waiting for the drivers to retrieve the cars at the end of the day. After the hike, we'll head to The Old Firehall Restaurant, in nearby St David's, 5 minutes west of our hike end point, for a pint and a bite to eat.

This is an all day event, with no guaranteed time we'll be back in Toronto - don't make any plans that require you to be somewhere early in the evening (before 10:00pm).

This event is for intermediate to experienced hikers who are comfortable maintaining the stated pace for 5-6 hours. Please don't sign up if you are a beginner or a slower hiker - you will be removed without notice.

Please note the early start time - this is so that we can finish the hike in daylight, now that sunset is an hour earlier than we've been used to for the past months.

Previous TOC or equivalent experience hiking at this difficulty level is a pre-requisite - no exceptions. If you do not have TOC experience, note your equivalent when you sign up and the coordinator will follow-up to confirm; the coordinator will NOT follow up with members who do not indicate their experience.

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch
Snacks
1.5 - 2 litres water
Layered clothing
Hiking boots or shoes - NO RUNNERS!

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

Camera
Hat
Gloves
Walking poles
Waterproofs
Knee brace or tensor bandage if you are prone to knee injuries

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

All hikers are to meet at the carpool. For special dispensation, contact the organizer and make your case - no guarantee that she will be swayed...

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

272Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $70.18 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, May 6, 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:

Because of the need for enough cars to support the end-to-end shuttle, it may be necessary to replace a passenger already on the event list with a driver from the waiting list. In this case, the Last In-First Out model will be used.

- 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!
*Note:

This event will take place unless the forecast is for extreme weather conditions that pose a danger to hiker safety.