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Bruce Trail: Terra Cotta to Forks of the Credit (9/20/2009)

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:

North-west of Brampton

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Sep 20 2009 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Sep 17 2009 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

7-8 hrs (including travel time)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Alison
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Last section of the Toronto Section of the Bruce Trail!

We'll start on Winston Churchill Blvd, just north of Terra Cotta village. The trail will take us through forests and fields to emerge on Heritage Rod, then back into mature bush. We then climb to the top of the escarpment. We then move away from the primary scarp edge, to a scondary escarpment in mature woods. We'll head through the Cheltenham Badlands, across Olde Baseline Rd and then gradually climb the lower slopes of the escarpment past an old quarry. Following roads and unopened road allowances, we'll eventually end up climbing down the steep steps cut into the escarpment at the Devil's Pulpit, which will lead to our end point, the Forks of the Credit.

This will be a one-way hike of about 19km, with a car shuttle, so depending on the weather, bring something warm and/or dry to wear while waiting for the drivers to retrieve cars at the end of the day. We'll maintain a steady pace of 4 - 4.5 km/hr so hiking time should be around 5 hours. We'll have a lunch stop and regular water breaks along the way.

We'll stop for lunch somewhere en route, probably around the Badlands, and then after getting the cars, we'll head to The Frigate and Firkin Pub at Queen and Hwy 410.

Previous experience at this level with the TOC, or proof of similar experience elsewhere is required to come on this event.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking boots - no runners!
Rain gear, if weather dicates
Lunch
2l of water

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

Camera
Binoculars
Sun hat
Sun block - 15-30 SPF recommended

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

All participants to meet at the car-pool, no exceptions.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $33.54 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Tuesday, April 30, 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:

- 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!
*Note:

The event will only be cancelled in the event of persistent, steady rain and/or forecast of thunderstorms in the area.