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Rattlesnake Point - about 20 km (9/5/2015)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, Milton (Upper Parking Lot)
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 5 2015  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Sep 3 2015 10:00:00 AM
Event Duration:about 7 hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Arnie
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Member Cost:$6.75/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:4
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 16 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The map above shows our approximate route and distance.
I plan to explore some side trails too.
The pace specified below will be our moving pace, although I plan to make a few stops along the way to enjoy the views, and to look into a couple of the caves.
We will stop for a 30 minute lunch break at Crawford Lake Visitors Centre

DISTANCE: about 20 km

PACE: about 5.5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D4 (because of the pace and terrain)

There will be no dropouts during the hike. If you can not walk this distance at this speed, please do not sign up for this hike.

MAX hikers: about 12 (+ or -)
I set the Maximum Group Size to 4, because I can take 3 passengers, but this event can accomodate about 12 hikers.
Passengers will be added as additional drivers become available.

Members on the waiting list who are willing to drive will get first priority.
Alternatively, you can drive and meet us at the hike starting location.

DRIVERS, WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE ANSWER THE CARPOOL QUESTION REGARDING THE # OF PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE IN YOUR CAR!!!

For an interactive Route Map, of the map at the top of this page

enter Route # 457849 and click Load route AFTER CLICKING HERE


Where is the upper parking lot? See map below


Required Items to Bring:
  • Good footwear
  • Water 2 - 3 L (as much as you need)
  • Weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Lunch, snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Carpooling? Please arrive before the departure time. If you are late, you may miss the carpool, and the hike.

If you choose to meet at the event, please arrive on time, we will not wait for late comers.

Meet in the upper parking lot

We will start hiking from the upper parking lot

MAP FROM CARPOOL TO HIKE START

ENTRANCE TO RATTLESNAKE POINT CONSERVATION AREA

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):113Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $29.15 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 20, 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:

Carpooling? Please arrive before the departure time. If you are late, you may miss the carpool, and the hike.

If you choose to meet at the event, please arrive on time, we will not wait for late comers.


This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

(although kerfuffles, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, general discombobulation and consternation, or hurricanes may cause cancellation)

Please arrive before the start time, we will start promptly.


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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$6.75/Person
Cost Includes:

Park Entrance Fees: (pay parking attendant when you enter the park)

Adult (15-64) $6.75

Senior (65 & over) $5.75

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!