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87. Louth & Rockway Falls (10.5 KM) (4/9/2022)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Louth Conservation Area, 1.5 hours from Toronto
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 9 2022  11:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 8 2022 6:25:00 AM
Event Duration:2-4 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Fletcher
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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:17
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 15 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

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EVENT DETAILS

So, this is my first time leading this 10 KM hike along the Bruce Trail. I've done the section around Rockway Falls, but never done Louth Conservation Area.

Please bring a lunch and at least 1-2 Litres of water. We will stop for lunch at the top of Rockway Falls.

EVENT STATS

  • Distance: 10.5 KM
  • Terrain: Primarily single track dirt trails, with some rocky sections - typically, this section of the Bruce Trail is very muddy this time of the year
  • Trail vs Road: 9 vs 1
  • Elevation Range: 40 Meters
  • Challenging Climbs of Note: 4 climbs of over 25 meters
  • Largest Ascent: 40 m
  • Washrooms: No
  • Highlights: 2 Waterfalls

    I usually carry a pair of icers with me from the first snowfall of the year until the end of April, so I recommend having a pair in your pack to deal with any potential ice.
    You can find the pair I use, 'here from Amazon'.

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WON'T BE A CARPOOL FOR THIS HIKE DUE TO CURRENT TOC COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS


    • Required Items to Bring:
    • Hiking boots/Hiking Shoes
    • 1 to 2 liters of Water
    • Snacks and lunch
    • Weather appropriate clothing
    • Mask / face covering
    		Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • A smile
  • First Aid Kit
  • Whistle
  • Icers or Traction Devices

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Approx address is: 3155 Staff Ave, St Catherines - 43°07'17.9"N 79°21'04.4"W

    Please note that my event directions are from KIPLING STATION.
    To change the map to options that better suit you, please click "MORE OPTIONS" link the 'Driving Directions' map (below) and then you can replace your own address into the search.

    • Leaving Kipling - Exit the TTC Parking Lot and turn right onto Kipling Avenue for 2 KM.
    • Take the Gardner Expressway WEST. Please note that you have to merge over 2 lanes very quickly to stay on the QEW to continue west.
    • Follow the QEW for 83 KM and exit at RR 26 Jordan Road (exit 55).
    • At the stop sign turn left and then at the following stop sign turn right (south) onto Jordan Road.
    • Follow Jordan Road for 4.5 KM until the road ends.
    • Turn left (EAST) onto King Street (RR 81) for 400 meters
    • At the first road, turn right (SOUTH) onto Seventeenth St for 2 KM.
    • Turn left (EAST) Staff Road for 500 meters.
    • Turn left into parking lot.

    CLOSEST POTENTIAL WASHROOM
    By turning right (WEST) at King Street (RR 81) and traveling 1 KM, it will take you into the town of Jordan, where there is an Esso Gas Station, with a Country Style, with a washroom.

    INTERACTIVE DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
    By clicking on the blue writing below that reads "MORE OPTIONS" , you can input your own location into google maps and then use the directions provided to get to the location in the easiest way possible.

    Map of parking location

    Picture Of Meeting Location


    Notes:

    Please arrive on time, we won't wait for late comers


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    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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