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Petroglyphs Provincial Park - slow hike (8/9/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Woodview, Ontario - Near Peterborough

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 9 2014 7:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 7 2014 11:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

all day

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Galina S
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Member Cost:

$12.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

"Deep within a forest northeast of Peterborough is the largest known concentration of aboriginal rock carvings in Canada. Carved into the white marble rock face hundreds of years ago, the 900 petroglyphs depict turtles, snakes, birds, humans and other images. Hiking trails meander through surrounding forests, wetlands and rocky ridges."

"The petroglyphs are called Kinoomaagewaabkong in Ojibway. It translates to "The Rocks that Teach". The Teaching Rocks are an active spiritual site for the Anishnaabe people. Visitors are asked to respect the spirituality of the site. Taking photos or capturing images of petroglyphs site are not allowed."

After about a 2 hour drive, arriving at the Petroglyphs Provincial Park we will view the petroglyphs, have lunch (that we brought along) and then spend about 4 hours hiking various trails in the park. Note that the HIKING PACE will be SLOW with the emphasis on enjoying the nature and the surroundings. We will hike as a group at the pace of slowest hiker in the group. Fast hikers: this IS NOT an event for you!!

If time and weather permits, on the way home we will stop at about a half way point, at Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park to stretch our legs with a short 1.5 km hike. We then proceed to Food Forest Cafe in Peterborough, where the "menu is 100% plant based; containing no meat, dairy, egg or gluten. We serve fresh organic juices and smoothies at our juice- bar, gourmet salads, soup, delicious desserts, cooked and raw entrees, and whatever else comes into creation in our kitchen."

Those who are willing to drive will be moved preferentially off the waiting list. More participants will be added if there are enough drivers.

Those who are willing to drive, please ensure you answer the question about the number of passengers that you can take.

This is an ALL DAY EVENT which includes stop for dinner. No drop outs.

In addition to the carpool expenses, there will be entry/parking fee for Petroglyphs and likely at Mark S. Burnham. The estimates are provided below. These cost will be shared.

Required Items to Bring:

hiking shoes
Comfortable layers of walking clothes
Lunch
Water and snacks
sun/bug protection (if necessary)
$ for carpool and expenses described.

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

Camera
Binoculars

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

will be provided to the drivers

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

392Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $101.14 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, April 19, 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:

$12.00/Person

Cost Includes:

There is a fee to enter the Parks along with parking fees for cars. The carpool amount is in addition to this estimate.

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!
*Note: the event will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.