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Waterfalls, winery and alpacas: Doors Open Ontario at Stoney Creek (5/7/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Devil's Punchbowl Conservation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 7 2016 8:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:35 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, May 5 2016 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Full day

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Utkarsh
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Note: Drivers will get preference on the waiting list. I'll increase the maximum number of participants as we get more drivers.

Doors Open is an annual series of events, when many sites in Ontario communities open their doors to the general public. We'll cover two such sites in Stoney Creek, after a short hike along the Niagara Escarpment.

Hike (12 km at 3.5 km/hr): We'll cover the Bruce Trail section between two waterfalls: Devil's Punchbowl and Felker's Falls (~10 km). On the way back, we'll take a short detour (~2 km) to the Battlefield Monument, if time permits. There is a parking fee at the Devil's Punchbowl, which will be added to the carpool costs.
Alpacas: After the hike, we'll drive to Alpacas from Eighth and Mud, a local farm. You can say hi to their alpacas, see how they process the alpaca fibre and explore the farm.
Winery: We'll end our day with a visit to the Ridge Road Estate Winery. In business since 1875, they have got a nice vineyard and a pretty tasting room, where they are offering complimentary wine tasting as part of Doors Open Ontario.

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Weather appropriate clothing
Hiking shoes
Cash for the carpool cost (only for the carpool passengers; around $10-$14, depending on number of passengers)
Post-hike footwear (only for the carpool passengers: to help keep the cars clean)

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

Camera
Lunch/Snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

You can meet us at either of these places:

8:30 am (Meet at Carpool): Kipling Station Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off (the circular structure outside the TTC station), off Aukland Rd at Subway Crescent, off Dundas St (Map). Carpool departure at 8:35 am.

9:30 am (Meet at event): Devil's Punchbowl Conservation Area parking lot: 204 Ridge Rd, Hamilton, ON L8J 2W1 (Map). There's a parking fee, and we'll park our cars for around 4 hours (9:30 am - 1:30 pm).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

153Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:35 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $39.47 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, April 26, 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:

This hike will go on in case of moderate rain. It'll be canceled only if a severe thunderstorm is forecast.

Carpool driving distance calculation:

Kipling Station to Devil's Punchbowl	63 km
Devil's Punchbowl to Alpacas from Eighth and Mud	11 km
Alpacas from Eighth and Mud to Ridge Road Estate Winery	7 km
Ridge Road Estate Winery to Kipling Station	72 km
Total	153 km

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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