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Terra Cotta Conservation Area (10/10/2010)

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 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:

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 10 2010 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:05 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 9 2010 11:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

7 hrs (incl. 1.75 hours travel time) (16 km trail)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Mark M
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This event will be a moderately paced 16 km hike of the Terra Cotta Conservation Area including sections of the main Bruce Trail and side trails (map 13 and map 14 from the Bruce Trail mapbook).

We'll try and keep a comfortable pace of around 3.5 to 4 km an hour with plenty of chances for taking photos if desired. 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.

Optional: A cider run after the hike.

From the website:

Terra Cotta Conservation Area consists of 485 acres of unique natural environment that has gone through significant changes over the years and is now an excellent representation of the Niagara Escarpment features. The Area, for many years, was previously used as a recreational facility with campsites, parking lots and a large swimming pool. In the interest of restoring this property to its natural state the campsites have been replanted, the parking lots re- vegetated and the swimming pool removed and replaced by an award winning wetland, used as a learning tool illustrating to visitors the importance of wetlands.

Whether it’s the brief flash of a white-tailed deer bounding into the woods, the sound of a pileated woodpecker finding its insect meal or the simple peace of sitting by a quiet pond, we hope you enjoy the natural beauty and opportunities offered at Terra Cotta Conservation Area.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking boots or hiking shoes
Appropriate clothing and layers for potentially cool and windy weather
Sunscreen
Lunch, snacks, about 1.5L of water
Change of shoes for after the hike

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

116Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:05 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $29.93 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, May 2, 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!