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Hike to Devil's Punch Bowl Country Market (20km, 4.5-5 km/h) (1/14/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Iroquoia, Stoney Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 14 2012 7:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jan 12 2012 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

7-8 hr (including driving)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Daniel Parker
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The terrain is variable with hilly sections. Length is 20 km, pace is an invigorating 4.5-5 km/h. The exact pace will be determined by trail conditions (maps 6/7.)

This hike is suitable for advanced and strong intermediate hikers. It is not suitable for beginners. Hikers coming on this event are expected to have preferably D5 level hiking experience and be able to maintain a continuous pace of 5 km/h over hilly terrain . If it isn't obvious from your TOC record that you can do this hike, please, when registering, include some comments in the notes to convince me that you can keep up.

This is an in and out hike past Felker's Falls and the Devil's Punch Bowl, walking through red oak and white pine forests. One of the highlights of this hike is the Devil's Punch Bowl, where Stoney Creek flows over a deep circular shaped gorge that reveals 40 million years of geological history.

We'll take the steep climb up the Devil's Punch Bowl Side Trail and visit the Punch Bowl Country Market, where we'll stop for lunch.

Note: If you come on a winter hike, you should always have a pair of icers in your pack. You won't have to use them very often, but when it is icy on the trail, you'll need them. The icer is held to your boot with a set of Velcro straps, and keeps you from slipping and sliding. You can purchase good quality icers at MEC or Lee Valley Tools.

Members willing to drive will get priority on the wait list.

Required Items to Bring:

lunch and snacks
water,1-2 litre
suitable hiking footware
change of footware for after the hike
icers

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Roadside Parking - km 28.7 at the west end of Greenhill Ave at Cortina Crescent, via the Greenhill Avenue Side Trail.
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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

123Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $31.73 (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:

- 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!