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"Falls to the Wall" Ball's Falls + Dillion's Distillery Tour (26 km, 5 km/h) (5/21/2016)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Grimsby

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 21 2016 7:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 20 2016 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

10 hours (including driving)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Justin H
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Member Cost:

$5.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 19 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The terrain is variable, rocky, with hilly sections, with spectacular scenery and natural beauty. Length of hike is 26 km, pace is 5 km/h. The fastest hikers can go at their own pace and meet us at the end. Maps 5 and 4.

This hike is suitable for strong intermediate or advanced hikers. Hikers coming on this event are expected to have, preferably, D5 level experience, or minimally, D4 level experience on the hike leader's events. If you don't have a history with the TOC, please include some comments in the notes about your hiking experience.

We'll meet at the parking lot at the Beamer Memorial Conservation Area outside Grimsby and shuttle to the Ball's Falls Conservation Area. We'll follow twenty mile creek to where it plummets over the falls. While at the falls we'll take a few minutes to experience a mid 19th century industrial hamlet with flour mill, lime kiln, a church, black smith shop and carriage shed. We'll then hike back towards Grimsby.

After the hike we will drive to Beamsville for a 3 PM tour of Dillion's Distillery (Note: the Distillery charges $5 to cover sampling).

Those willing to drive will be given priority from the waiting list to attending list. Passengers will be added as drivers become available.

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch and snacks
Two litres water
Change of footware for after the hike

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

Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Roadside parking at the end of Gibson St on the east side of Forty Mile Creek.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

220Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $56.76 (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:

$5.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Dillion's Distillery Tour + sampling

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!