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Waterdown to Botanical Gardens (22-25K, 5km/h) (7/7/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Waterdown

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 7 2012 7:25 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jul 5 2012 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

10 hours (including driving)

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 hilly. Length of hike is 22-25 km, pace 5 km/h. Map 9.

This hike is suitable for advanced or strong intermediate hikers. It is not suitable for beginners. Hikers coming on this event are expected to have preferably D5 level hiking experience or minimally D4 experience on the hike leader's events. Participants should have previous experience on 20+ kilometers hikes and must be able to maintain a continuous pace of 5 km/h on hilly terrain.

When we arrive at the meeting location on Woodley Lane, we will arrange a car shuttle to the start of the hike near Signal Hill.

We'll hike back on the Main Trail, with detours on the Ian Reid Side Trail and King Side Trail. Along the way we'll pass lookouts with views of Lake Ontario, Escarpment Edges, Waterdown Woods, Grindstone Creek Valley, Royal Botanical Gardens, Rock Chapel Nature Sanctuary and lots and lots of hills. This is a scenic and challenging hike.

Those willing to drive and regular D5 hikers will get priority on the waiting list.

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch and snacks
3 litres of water
Hiking footware
Change of footware for after the hike

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

Sun hat
Bug repellent
sun glasses

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Parking Lot on York Rd at Valley Rd (Hopkins Corners)

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

170Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $43.86 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Tuesday, April 23, 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 roadside parking on Guelph Line south of 1 Side Road

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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!