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Bruce Trail end-to-end: Lion's Head to Dyer's Bay (10/4/2013)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT 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.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

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: Bruce Trail - Cape Chin area
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Oct 4 2013, Sat, Oct 5 2013, Sun, Oct 6 2013  3:30 PM  (Carpool Departure: 3:30 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Sep 9 2013 8:00:00 PM
Event Duration:All weekend
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Alison
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Member Cost:$65.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Enjoy two days of hiking on the Bruce Peninsula, with the fall colours around us - the Bruce is beautiful at any time of year, but fall is particularly spectacular, with blue skies, the gorgeous acquamarine water and multi-coloured leaves.

This weekend will see us cover the trail between Whippoorwill Bay, just north of Lion's Head, and Dyer's Bay.

We will drive up to Miller Lake on Friday afternoon, and will stay in a self-catering cottage at Millers Camp. There will be 2 people per room in the 3-bedroom cottage. There's a 24-hr Foodland in Wiarton, so we'll buy groceries for breakfast, lunch and dinner on the way up, including a group dinner for Saturday night - details will be worked out closer to the date. We'll stop at the Burger Caboose at Hwy 10/89 on Friday afternoon so that we don't arrive desperately hungry.

We'll do two day hikes, each around 20km. We should be on the trail for between 6 and 7 hours each day (including breaks), with the plan being to start walking around 9:00am each day.

We will be leaving PROMPTLY at 3:30pm on Friday afternoon from Maple GO Station, so plan your work day accordingly - you must catch either the 2:20pm GO bus from Union, or allow about an hour on the 107-D bus from Downsview.

NOTES:

  1. Previous D5 hike experience or at least 3 D4 hikes with me in the past two years is required.
  2. If you have no TOC D4 or D5 hike events, when you sign up, use the notes to indicate what 20+ km hikes you have completed in the past two years - priority will be given to members who have the minimum experience requirement and you may be moved to the waiting list if you do not provide this information when you register!
  3. Each hike will be from end-to-end so there will be no opportunity for drop-outs during the hikes.
  4. The trail will be rough in places, so footwear with good foot and ankle support is required; walking poles are recommended.

Required Items to Bring:
  • 2 litres of water each day
  • Lunch and snacks each day
  • Waterproof footwear with good ankle support
  • Weather-proof jacket and pants
  • Personal toiletries
  • Pyjamas - accommodation is shared!
  • Lunchbox or zip-lock bags for lunch items
  • Moleskin, or other skin protector for potential or actual blisters
  • Cash for carpool
  • Sheets for a queen/double bed
  • Towel for showers
  • Swimsuit - it may be warm enough to swim at Miller Lake
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Gaiters
  • Walking poles
  • Hat
  • First aid kit
  • Map of area
  • Camera
  • Whistle

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

All participants must meet at the carpool. Requests for exceptions will be considered on their own merits - past experience, etc.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):670Km
Carpool Departure Time: 3:30 PM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $172.86 (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:

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
- 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.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- 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:$65.00/Person
Cost Includes:

  • 2 nights accommodation (includes HST): $63.10
  • 3% TOC transfer fee: $1.90

Price is based on the minimum group of 4 people in the cottage. Refunds will be issued at the event if we have more participants.

Price does not include:

  • Carpool costs
  • Lunch, Dinner or Snacks

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Mon, Sep 9 2013.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.
 
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 weekend will go ahead regardless of the weather forecast. Each day will be assessed to ensure safe conditions for hiking.