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Bruce Trail: Hilton Falls Side Trail (4/18/2010)

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 will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

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:

Hilton Falls Conservation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 18 2010 10:10 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:10 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Apr 17 2010 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

8 hrs (incl. 1.5 hours travel time) (23 km trail)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Mark M
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Member Cost:

$5.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This event will be a moderately paced 23km hike of the Hilton Falls Side Trail.

On the trail, we'll hike pass the wooded and rocky terrain around Hilton Falls, beaver ponds and meadows, and the edge of the Niagara Escarpment.

We'll try and keep a comfortable pace of around 3.5 to 4 km an hour. Trail conditions can vary quite a bit in the spring (dry to muddy)... please bring hiking boots with good ankle support.

Lunch and snacks will be on the trail.

All dogs must be on leash and all dog waste must be packed out. Dog owners are responsible for their own rides.

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch and trail snacks
Hiking boots (no running shoes)
Rain shell
Layered clothing (fleece, wind shell) for cool and windy weather
Hat and gloves
2L water

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

Camera
Change of socks and footwear for after the hike
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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Event Directions: Go east on Highway 401 to exit 320 (Halton Hills/Acton); merge onto Route 25 (Regional Road 25); turn left onto 5 Sideroad (Halton Road 9) and travel 4.7km west. Parking lot should be on the right.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

108Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:10 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $27.86 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, April 29, 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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- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$5.50/Person

Cost Includes:

Hilton Falls Conservation Area access fee: $5.50 (fee waived if you have a Bruce Trail membership, please bring your card). Carpool costs are extra.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!