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Fireman's Park to Niagara Falls (25km, 5 km/h) (6/30/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Dufferin Islands Nature Area, Niagara Falls

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 30 2012 7:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jun 28 2012 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

All day

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The terrain is variable, challenging in places. Length is approximately 25 km, pace is 5 km/h (Bruce Trail map 1, Niagara Glen Trail Guide)

This hike is suitable for strong intermediate or advanced hikers. It is not suitable for beginners. Hikers coming on this event are expected to have D5 level hiking experience and be able to maintain a continuous pace of 5 km/h. If it isn't obvious from your TOC record that you can do this hike, please, when registering, include some comments in the notes to convince me that you can keep up.

We'll meet at Dufferin Islands Nature Area, Niagara Falls, and shuttle to Fireman's Park on the Main Bruce Trail. We'll hike back along the Escarpment to the Southern Terminus of the Bruce Trail at Queenston Heights, follow the River Recreation Trail to the Niagara Glen Nature Reserve in the Great Gorge, explore the paths through pristine Carolinian Forest, pass boulders left behind as thousands of years ago the falls eroded, continue past the raging Whirlpool Rapids, walk by Niagara Falls, and finish at Dufferin Islands.

While much of this hike will go at an invigorating pace, we will slow down to enjoy the unique spots of beauty in the Niagara Glen and Whirlpool Rapids as we approach Niagara Falls.

Members willing to drive and regular D5 hikers will get priority on the wait list.

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch/snacks
At least 2 litres of water
Hiking footware
Change of footware

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

Sun block

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Dufferin Islands Nature Area parking lot

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

306Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $78.95 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, April 17, 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:

Shuttle to Fireman's Park, enter from Dorchester Rd, 1 km north of Mountain Rd

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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!