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Nature Walk: Devil's Punch Bowl (Waterfalls) (11/12/2006)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Stoney Creek, ON

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Nov 12 2006 1:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 12:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Nov 11 2006 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Cindy B
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Member Cost:

$4.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only,

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is intended to be a nature walk, not a workout. However, you should be able to walk at a easy pace for 2 - 3 hours. Expect to walk up/downhill. From the Hamilton Conservation website (http://www.conservationhamilton.ca/parks/visit/Devils_Punch_Bowl.asp): "This waterfall area contains two separate falls, Upper and Lower. The Upper Falls is a 6 metre classical waterfall, and the main Lower Falls is a 37 metre ribbon waterfall. The Devil's Punchbowl is one of the Niagara Escarpment's most amazing sights, created at the end of the last ice age by huge streams that plunged over the Stoney Creek Escarpment to carve it out. From the bottom of the falls, you can see the many different coloured layers of stone, sand and fossils that make up the Escarpment in this area. The Punch Bowl is the only area where you can view such a large vertical display of Silurian stratified rock. Some of the layers include Queenston Formation red shale, Cabot Head grey shale, limestone and shale dolomite. There is a spectacular view of Stoney Creek and Hamilton Harbour from the lookout, not to mention the view down into the seemingly bottomless gorge. " We'll walk around a bit, take photos, etc., and if we have time and the inclination, we can walk some more along the Bruce Trail, or hop in our cars and visit another set of falls that are nearby. After we've enjoyed being out of doors, we will find a cozy place to warm up and enjoy a beverage.

Required Items to Bring:
WARM clothing/layers, cameras, water

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Driving: Exit QEW onto Centennial Parkway South. Head up the escarpment until you reach Green Mountain Road. Turn left onto Green Mountain Road and left again at First Road East. Follow the signs to Devil's Punchbowl.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

85Km

Carpool Departure Time:

12:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $21.93 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, May 4, 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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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$4.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$4.00/Person

Cost Includes:

There may or may not be an entry fee to the conservation area - the website is unclear. Please come prepared.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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