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Hammer Time! (3/15/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Hamilton GO Centre - Platform 8

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 15 2014 10:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 14 2014 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~5 hours.

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Charlene B
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 19 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This hike is approximately 15km that goes up, along, around and back down the Niagara Escarpment. I expect to keep a pace of at least 4.0 km/hr and we will be hiking for approximately 3.5 hours.

We will meet at the Hamilton GO Centre and begin our trip with 227 step ascent up to the top of the "Mountain" and join with the Bruce Trail. We'll meander along and down the escarpment and link up to the Chedoke Radial Trail, winding our way back up the escarpment. We'll follow the the Scenic Park Side Trail across the top of the escarpment, passing Princess Falls and Cliffview Falls. We'll then make the sharp 326 step descent down the escarpment and wander through the streets of Durand Village. We'll end our hike with some drink and food at a pub about 3 blocks from the GO Centre.

We will stop for a snack/lunch break, likely at Scenic Park where there are some benches we may be able to use. There are no facilities at Scenic Park.

Important:

Terrain is highly variable along this route. It ranges from flat, hilly, rocky, uneven, deep snow and wet and muddy. Regardless of the weather forecast, you will likely experience all of these conditions and must be prepared for them.

This event will take place rain or shine. Please don't sign up if you don't like to hike in rain conditions.
Trails on this route may not be maintained during the winter months. The route may be adjusted accordingly due to closures, conditions or safety concerns of the coordinator.
If you are weary of heights, this may not be the hike for you. We will be following closely along the edge of the escarpment and we will experience somewhat daunting heights.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes/boots
ICERS ARE MANDATORY FOR THIS HIKE
2L of water
Snacks
pub money

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

Camera
Extra socks
Good mood to have a lot of fun!

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

GO Buses (Union/Hamilton Express) and Trains (Lakeshore West line with connections from Aldershot Station) leave Union station about every 20-30 minutes.

Union/Hamilton Express bus leaves Union at 9:30 arriving at the event start location at 10:25.

The Lakeshore West train leaves Union at 8:43, arriving at the event start location at 10:11.

Check www.gotransit.ca for further information.

Drivers take the 403 into Hamilton and exit at Main Street EAST. This will take you into downtown Hamilton. The GO Station is located at 36 Hunter Street East, between James and John Streets. It is south of Main street (so turn right onto either James or John while you look for parking. I believe street parking is free on weekends and there are municipal lots you can park at. Download a map of them or find more parking information here: http://www.hamilton.ca/CityDepartments/PlanningEcDev/Divisions/ParkingBylawServices/Parking/hamiltondowntownparking.htm

There is NO PARKING at the station itself.

Drives, please keep in mind you are entering a chaotic zone of one-way streets. Take care in your driving planning!

Notes:

- 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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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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