Hiking Falls Escarpment Hike

HIKE TITLE

Falls Escarpment Hike     

DATE

Sunday, November 03, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Frank Vajda

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

frank.vajda5@outlook.com   905-510-4103

GENERAL LOCATION

Borer’s Falls Conservation Area, Spencer Gorge

(RBG Rock Chapel Sanctuary)

START TIME

Meet at 9:45 a.m. for a 10:00 start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

RBG Borer’s Falls paid parking only (opens 8:00AM) Pay for metered parking using your credit card or display your RBG annual membership card and park for free.

DISTANCE

Approx. 15 KM

PACE: Moderate to Brisk

Moderate: 3-4 KM/hr

DURATION APPROX

Approx. 4 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

Two weeks before the hike. A maximum of 15 hikers may register for this hike

WHAT TO BRING

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

• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

• Sun and bug protection if necessary