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Limehouse Conservation Area (1/7/2012)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Limehouse Conservation Area
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 7 2012  8:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jan 5 2012 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:5-6 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Fletcher
Emily C
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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:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Did you resolve to get outside more and get more exercise in 2012? Here's a light winter hike with cool stuff to see along the way to get you started.

Limehouse Conservation Area includes a series of historic lime kilns, and also bills itself as "the geological heart" of the Niagara Escarpment.

It contains an area known as the “Hole in the Wall” "where ladders cut through fissures in the escarpment rock".

We'll be taking the Bruce Trail and side trails south from Limehouse to Third Line, and can continue a little further if trail conditions are good and the group is interested.

I've organized trips before for other clubs, but this will be my first for the TOC, and I'm looking forward to it.

Conditions on the Bruce Trail vary - it can be rocky and uneven in places. At this time of year, it may be icy or snowy - we'll adjust our pace and route accordingly, but please also take that into account when you're planning what footwear to wear.

Total distance is about 9 km, with a slower pace based on the trail conditions.

This event will be coordinated and run by Emily Chung, please send all questions and concerns to Emily.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Be sure to bring a bottle/thermos of water or other liquids; snacks and/or a light lunch;
  • Layered winter clothing, including a spare layer just in case we need to stop for an extended length of time;
  • Footwear appropriate for a layer of snow or icy conditions (at least approach shoes or boots - running shoes are not recommended).
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Yaktrax (ICERS) or similar traction devices for your shoes; a small first aid kit


    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Driving Instructions from Downsview

  • Exit Carpool Meetup
  • Left onto Sheppard Ave
  • First traffic light take a left onto Allen Road
  • South to the 401
  • Take the 401 West for 34 KM
  • Exit the 401 at Trafalgar Road (Exit 328)
  • Go right (north) and go for 11 KM
  • Left (West) at Sideroad 17 for 3 KM
  • Turn right (North) at 5th Line for 2.2 km
  • Look for park entrance on right

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    • Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):108Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $27.86 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 27, 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:

    People on the wait list willing to drive will have priority.


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    - 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!