Sugar Shack in Ste-Marthe

Date of the hike:    Saturday 05 March 2016

Location:                Ste-Marthe

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Escapade on mount Rigaud

 

Érablière St-Henri

The hike

Leaders: Claude & Michèle

Distance: 4 to 9 km

Ascent: 50 m

Level: Beginner to intermediate (Levels of difficulty for hikes)

Rendezvous: at 9:30 am at Érablière Saint-Henri, 960 chemin St-Henri, Ste-Marthe.  From HWY 40, take the 201 south to chemin St-Henri, from HWY 20 take the 201 north to chemin St-Henri. Drive approximately 7 km on St-Henri to reach the Sugar Shack.

For the hike, we will divide into two groups.

One group will walk at a faster pace and for a longer distance. The second group may not walk the full distance and will go at a more leisurely pace. Both groups start off from the sugar shack, heading along their private trail to the Lac Des Castors.

From there we will walk northward to the yellow Escapade trail, then eastwards towards the "Haut Lieu". At 10:40 the slower group will turn back and head toward the sugar shack. The faster group should have time to reach the "Haut Lieu" and return to the sugar shack where they will join the leisurely paced group in time for the 12 noon sitting.

The sugar shack

After the hike, you are invited to join us for an enjoyable  traditional Quebec spring meal at the "Érablière St-Henri" sugar shack. Cost is $25 and includes taxes. Payment is cash or debit card. Alternately, you may join us for this fun event even if you choose not to hike on this day.

If you will be joining us for the meal, you must add your name to our list by clicking on the word: MEAL, before February 29th, so we know to expect you. 

Here is the MENU. The food will be served at 12:00 sharp. It is imperative that you be seated by that time.

For more information about this hike, email Claude at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

During the hike you can reach Claude at (514) 655-6247.

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Date of hike: Saturday, March 5, 2016

Name of Trail (if applicable): Les sentiers de l'Escapade on Rigaud Mountain

Leader(s) for the hike and # of hikers: Leaders - Michèle, Claude and Hélène. 20 hikers including some members from ''Les amis du samedi''

Distance/approx. time: 9 km

Brief description of trail (terrain/degree of difficulty): Trails were in good condition. Most of the group walked up to the Haut-Lieu. At the Montée neuve, Claude went back with two members who had some difficulties. From this side, the ascent is minimal.

After the hike, 14 members enjoyed a nice meal at the sugar shack with entertainment. All of them had fun.

Seasonal availability: 4 season.

Access Point : Access from the sugar shack:  Érablière Saint-Henri, 960 chemin St-Henri, Ste-Marthe. Facilities only in the sugar shack

Claude

Please take note that pets are not allowed on hikes.

Members should have their card at each hike. The membership fees may be paid by cheque or with Paypal.

N.B. Guests are welcome and members are encouraged to invite interested individuals who can participate in our sanctioned activities once for free. Guests must register at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. After one free event, returning guests will be invited to join the Ramblers Association and pay the annual membership fee. Those people who, after using their free pass want to participate but not join will be obliged to pay $10 per outing.

All persons who participate in a Ramblers Club activity acknowledge having read, understood and accepted the Club’s policies and waiver and the participant guidelines, as posted on the website at www.lesrara.ca, and agree to abide by them.

NOTICE: Ramblers Association hikes are held rain or shine and will only be cancelled in the case of extreme weather conditions, such as an ice storm or thunderstorms. If a hike is cancelled for these reasons an email will be sent to all members and other people on our mailing list one (1) hour before the event is due to start. This cancellation notice will also appear on our website.

 Please take note that pets are not allowed on hikes.

Members should have their card at each hike. The membership fees have to be paid by Interac.

N.B. Guests are welcome and members are encouraged to invite interested individuals who can participate in our sanctioned activities once for free. Guests must register at invite-guest@lesrara.ca. After one free event, returning guests will be invited to join the Ramblers Association and pay the annual membership fee. 

All persons who participate in a Ramblers Club activity acknowledge having read, understood and accepted the Club’s policies and waiver, as posted on the website at www.lesrara.ca, and agree to abide by them.

NOTICE: Ramblers Association hikes are held rain or shine and will only be cancelled in the case of extreme weather conditions, such as an ice storm or thunderstorms. If a hike is cancelled for these reasons an email will be sent to all members and other people on our mailing list one (1) hour before the event is due to start. This cancellation notice will also appear on our website.

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