Bruce Trail - Ray Lowes Side Trail - Sun, Aug 10 2008

Bruce Trail - Ray Lowes Side Trail (8/10/2008)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Rock Chapel, nr. Burlington
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 10 2008  10:45 PM  (Carpool Departure: 9:45 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Aug 6 2008 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:6 hrs (including driving time)
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Alison
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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:15
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Starting in Rock Chapel, we'll follow the main Bruce Trail at a leisurely pace through the Hopkins Creek valley, to the Ray Lowes Side Trail which will lead us to Raspberry House, the BTC HQ. We'll have a relaxing picnic lunch (BYO) at Raspberry House, and then retrace our footsteps back to Rock Chapel.

Total hiking distance is around 8k and we'll hike this at a comfortable pace of around 3km/hr.

After we get back to Toronto, those who want to enjoy good food, good drink and good conversation will retire to an establishment near the carpool location.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Picnic lunch
  • 2L water
  • Sun screen
  • Bug repellent
  • Sun hat
  • Sturdy footwear - hiking boots are recommended
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Rain jacket
  • Suitable day pack (not something carried by hand)
  • Walking poles if you like using them
  • Blanket or other item to sit on at lunch

How to Get There:
Event Directions:NOTE: There will be NO meeting at the event. Everyone must meet at the carpool in order to attend this hike. Directions & maps will be provided at the carpool.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):110Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:45 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $28.38 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, December 14, 2025). 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:
  1. If we are short of drivers, they will get priority on the waiting list.
  2. This hike will go ahead rain or shine. If it's raining, please bring suitable rain gear.

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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