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SLOWPOKE HIKE: Rattlesnake Point To Crawford Lake (15 km) (10/12/2013)

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:

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 12 2013 8:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 10 2013 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

7-8 hours (including car pool)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Christine B
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$6.50/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

SLOWPOKE HIKE: We will hike at an average pace of about 3.5-4.0 km/h and take in the natural beauty, with water and photo breaks. However, it's still 15 km so please do not sign up if you cannot hike the entire distance: there will be no drop-offs, for safety reasons. And note we'll meet at the car pool earlier than usual, at 8 a.m.

Spectacular views from the limestone cliffs of Rattlesnake Point, turkey vultures soaring above Nassagaweya Canyon, the startling blue waters of Crawford Lake (a "meromictic" lake, i.e., an unusual kind whose layers don't mix) and the recreation of a 15th century Iroquoian village -- what better way to celebrate Thanksgiving!

It's a moderate hike that involves some hills, some steep and rocky descents and likely some muddy areas.

Fees: The park’s entrance fee is $6.50 per adult. It's about 60 km southwest of Toronto, near Milton.

DRIVERS: If you're available to help drive, please mark in the notes field how many passengers can you take.

NO SHOWS: Please respect others on the waiting list and if you can't attend, remove yourself as early as possible before the cutoff deadline. Anyone dropping out within 24 hours of the start of the event will receive an AUTOMATIC NO SHOW - no exceptions -- as that's not enough warning time for someone else from the waiting list to join us. Thanks!

Required Items to Bring:

water (1-2 L)
lunch/snacks
hiking shoes or boots
weather appropriate clothing (including raincoat if rain is a possibility)
another pair of shoes for ride home (with bag to store the dirty ones)

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

sunscreen
hat
camera
insect repellent

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions will be provided at the carpool location.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

100Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $25.80 (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:

If we are short of drivers, they will get priority on the waiting list.
This hike will go ahead rain or shine. If it's raining, please bring appropriate rain gear.

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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$6.50/Person

Cost Includes:

Admission to Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area (free if you have a Bruce Trail membership)

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!