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Bond Lake and Oak Ridges Trail - 22km (4/29/2023)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Parking lot at 365 Old Colony Rd, Richmond Hill
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 29 2023  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:20 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 28 2023 3:30:00 PM
Event Duration:approx 6 hrs of hikinng + 30 min each way for carpool
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Rupak
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:4
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: 22 km

PACE: 5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D4

MAX hikers: about 12 (+ or -)

I set the Maximum Group Size to 4, because I can take 3 passengers, but this event can accommodate about 12 hikers if more drivers register or hikers meet at the event trail head.


By signing up for this event, you agree to, and acknowledge, the following:

  • Should this event involve a car pool, you will wear a face mask at all times when inside a vehicle

This hike will be along the Oak Ridges Trail, a combo of "there and back" with a couple of loops including one around Bond Lake.
There will be a few good hills, and many flat sections

We'll stop for a lunch break on the trail in the forest, preferably by the lake.

DRIVERS, WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE ANSWER THE CARPOOL QUESTION REGARDING THE # OF PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE IN YOUR CAR!!!
Members on the waiting list who are willing to drive may get priority.
Passengers will be added as drivers become available.
Alternatively, you can meet us at the hike starting location, but parking is limited.
No washrooms on the hike that I know of.

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 930936


Required Items to Bring:
  • ICERs
  • OHIP card
  • cell phone
  • Water 1 - 2L
  • Good hiking footwear
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • change of footwear for after the hike, if carpooling
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Lunch / snacks
  • whistle
  • first aid kit
  • gaiters

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Please note that my event directions are from Don Mills Station. To change the map to options that better suit you, please click "MORE OPTIONS" link the 'Driving Directions' map (below) and then you can add your own address into the search.

Event Directions:

  • Leaving the parking lot, take Sheppard Ave eastbound to the 404.
  • Turn left and merge on to 404 North
  • Travel north along 404 for 18 km
  • Take exit 37 to Regional Road 14 / Stouffville Road
  • Turn left on to Regional Road 14 and travel 3.5 km
  • Turn right on to Bayview Ave and travel for 1 km
  • Turn left on to Old Colony Road. The trailhead parking lot is in 550 m on your left.

    MAP OF CARPOOL TO HIKE START LOCATION

    PICTURE OF HIKE START LOCATION (TRAIL HEAD)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):60Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:20 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $15.48 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 27, 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 forth snow, rain or shine

DON'T get left behind! Please arrive early, the carpool will depart promptly, and we will start hiking promptly.

If you are late, you will miss the carpool, and the hike.

If you choose to meet at the event, we will not wait for late comers.


- 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!