Duncan Crevice Caves and Metcalfe Rock - Sun, Jul 26 2026

Duncan Crevice Caves and Metcalfe Rock (7/26/2026)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kolapore Uplands Parking Lot

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jul 26 2026 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:05 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 24 2026 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

9-10 hrs (including 4 hours travel time)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Daniel Parker
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The terrain is variable, with hilly and rocky sections, and some impressive cave formations. Distance is about 19 km. Pace is around 4.5 km/hr. This event is suitable for fit beginners and intermediate hikers. It is not suitable for hikers that prefer a slow pace.

A combination loop and "there and back" hike starting from the Kolapore Uplands Parking Lot, we will descend the Escarpment on the Metcalfe Crevice Side Trail through a rocky gorge 30m high, visit the Crevice Caves at Metcalfe Rock, pass the base of Pinnacle Rock, and return on a few of the Kolapore Uplands ski trails.

Waitlist Policy
Maximum group size is set to 1, so everyone starts on the waitlist. Passengers will be added as drivers become available. This is a carpool only event, there is no meet-at-event option.
Please note that late cancellations are a problem for the organizer. Late cancellations mean that people on the waitlist may lose out on a spot, and the vehicle cost gets spread too thinly. So please, if you must cancel, give as much notice as you can. I'm reluctant to take members whose signup history shows that they're unreliable, members with good attendance records may get priority. If you must cancel after the registration cut-off on the Friday, please do so by text or email (not voice message).

Precautions Against Ticks

Ticks are a growing problem across southern Ontario.

Wear long pants. Tuck your shirt into your pants, and pull your socks over your pant legs. Wear light coloured clothing to spot ticks more easily. Use bug spray containing DEET or Icaridin (also called picaridin) on your skin and clothing. Avoid tall grass.

Check yourself for ticks after the event. If you find an attached tick, remove it with tweezers. If a tick is attached to your skin for less than 24 hours, your chance of getting Lyme disease is extremely small. Check here for more information about how to stay safe.

Required Items to Bring:

Water (at least 2 L)
Lunch/snacks
Sun hat and sun block
Bug spray containing DEET or Icaridin (also called picaridin) for protection against ticks and mosquitos.
Change of footwear for after the hike as a courtesy to your driver.

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

Cell phone

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Kolapore Uplands Parking Lot, Grey County Rd 2 · The Blue Mountains, ON

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:05 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $77.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, July 13, 2026). 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 credit: Daniel Parker
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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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!