Victoria Day Hike to Devil's Punch Bowl Country Market (20km, 4.5 km/h) - Mon, May 20 2013

Victoria Day Hike to Devil's Punch Bowl Country Market (20km, 4.5 km/h) (5/20/2013)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Iroquoia, Stoney Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, May 20 2013 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 18 2013 12:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

8 hr

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The terrain is variable with hilly sections. Length is 20 km, pace is 4.5 km/h (maps 5/6/7)

This hike is suitable for intermediate hikers who like to step up the pace a bit. It is not suitable for beginners. Hikers coming on this event are expected to have D4 level hiking experience and be able to maintain a continuous pace of 4.5 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 will car shuttle to km 7.3 and hike back through Vinemount, Devil's Punch Bowl, and Felker's Falls, walking through red oak and white pine forests. This is a scenic section of the Bruce Trail with spectacular views of Lake Ontario. One of the highlights of this hike is the Devil's Punch Bowl, where Stoney Creek flows over a deep circular shaped gorge that reveals 40 million years of geological history. Midway we'll take the steep climb up the Devil's Punch Bowl Side Trail and visit the Punch Bowl Country Market, a family owned bakery and market, where we'll stop for lunch.

Members willing to drive and regular D4 hikers may get priority on the wait list.

Required Items to Bring:

lunch (optional) and snacks
water-2+ litre
suitable hiking footware
change of footware for after the hike
car pool money

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

sun hat and sun block

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Parking is at Albion Falls, off Mountain Brow Blvd, at Limeridge Rd

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $51.60 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, April 25, 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:

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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!