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Dundas Peak + Tews/Webster's Falls + Rock Chapel Sanctuary (20 km @ 4 km/hr) (8/16/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Dundas, Hamilton, Ontario

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 16 2015 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 13 2015 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

8 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Utkarsh
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 14 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Note: Drivers will get preference on the waiting list. I'll increase the maximum number of participants as we get more drivers. You can also meet us directly at Dundas Driving Park - I'll move you to the attendee list.

We'll park our vehicles at the Dundas Driving Park, and then head towards the Dundas Peak, which offers a panoramic view of the area. The town of Dundas will be celebrating its Cactus Festival: we may walk 1-2 km through the city streets to explore the festival (and probably grab something to eat). After the Dundas Peak, we'll check out the Webster's and Tews waterfalls in the Spencer Gorge Conservation Area.

We'll then visit the Armstronog Trail in the RBG Rock Chapel Sanctuary via the Sydenham Hill lookout, before returning to the Dundas Driving Park.

The total distance is around 20 km, and the pace will be around 4 km/hr. The event is classified as D4, because the hike involves four climbs: Starting point to Dundas Peak, Webster's Falls to Dundas Peak, Sydenham Hill base to Sydenham lookout and Armstrong Trail base to Sydenham lookout. Not particularly difficult, but might be tiring.

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Food: You may grab something at Dundas, but please don't count on it, since we may not have enough time to visit the festival.
Hiking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Money for the carpool (around $7-$10)

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

Camera
Insect repellent cream/spray
Sunscreen
Towel/Hanky to wipe off the sweat

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

You can meet us at either of these places:

10:00 am (Meet at carpool): Kipling Station Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off (the circular structure outside the TTC station), off Aukland Rd at Subway Crescent, off Dundas St (Map) . Carpool departure at 10:15 am.

11:10 am (Meet at event): Dundas Driving Park, Parkview Row at Dundas Driving Park Rd, Dundas, ON (Map). Hike starts at 11:15 am.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

126Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $32.51 (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:

Photo Credits: Utkarsh

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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 hike will go on in case of moderate rain, though it may be cut short. The event will be canceled only if a severe thunderstorm is forecast.