Hiking Falls Escarpment Hike

HIKE TITLE

Falls Escarpment Hike

DATE

Saturday August 27th

HIKE LEADER(S)

Frank Vajda

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

Frank.vajda@bell.net   905-510-4103

GENERAL LOCATION

Borer’s Falls Conservation Area, Spencer Gorge

START TIME

9:00AM

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Borer’s Falls parking lot inside the gate (PAID PARKING ONLY-opens at 8:00AM) 

Rock Chapel Road: KM62.0, Edition 30 Bruce Trail Map

DISTANCE

Approx. 15 KM

PACE: Moderate to Brisk

Moderate: 3-4 KM/hr

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 4.5 Hrs

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Varied. Some flat sections plus challenging rocky or gravel descents and ascents along the side of the escarpment.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

Out and Back

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Escarpment views from Borer’s Falls to Tews Falls following the Main Bruce Trail accessing Tews Falls Side Trail and Glen Ferguson Side Trail

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.  Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.

CANCELLATION

•  If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

•  The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.

REGISTRATION OPENS

Between 1-2 weeks before the hike. Up to 10 participants are welcome to this event

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

•  Dress in layers according to weather

•  Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water

•  Sun and bug protection if necessary

IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS

The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed.