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Short Hills Provincial Park Hike (5/24/2009)

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 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: Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 24 2009  11:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:45 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, May 21 2009 9:00:00 PM
Event Duration:All day, including lunch stops
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Ghanesh
Victor
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will hike along various trails (mixed flat, hilly, road walk) and explore the terrain and waterfalls in Short Hills Provincial Park. We will hike for about 15km, and this will include sections of the Bruce Trail, stopping for snacks and lunch along the way.

Time permitting, we will drive into St. Catharines or Port Dalhousie afterwards, for a waterfront pub stop.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Waterproof boots/footwear
  • Backpack
  • Water
  • Food
  • Rain gear
  • Hat
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Extra socks
  • Extra layered clothing
  • Road maps
  • Camera
  • Cell phone
  • Money

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From the QEW:

  • Take exit 57 (Hwy 24/Victoria Ave)
  • Turn RIGHT at stop sign, then 1st LEFT at lights to Victoria SOUTH
  • Continue on Victoria and turn LEFT at Hwy 81(King St.)
  • Continue on Hwy 81, passing the Esso in Jordan to St Paul St West to 5th St. Louth (watch for the Henry of Pelham Blue sign right at/before Louth St.)
  • Turn RIGHT at 5th St. Louth and continue all the way to the 4-way stop at Pelham Rd/Louth intersection
  • Turn LEFT at the Pelham Rd/Louth intersection and continue for 1 minute on Pelham RD
  • Park is on your right

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):204Km
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 $52.63 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, May 11, 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:
  • There will be NO drop outs in this hike
  • We will have 2 lunch stops and ample time for looking at waterfalls and taking pictures
  • Event goes ahead rain or shine (dress appropriately please)

- 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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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!