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Exploring Trails of the Ganaraska Forest (11/2/2014)

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: Ganaraska Forest
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Nov 2 2014  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 10:15 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Oct 30 2014 8:55:00 PM
Event Duration:7-8 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Natalia S
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Member Cost:$4.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:7
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let us go on an enjoyable moderate hike in the beautiful Ganaraska forest!

The Ganaraska forest is predominantly flat, but there are maybe some muddy areas. We will hike at a moderate pace of 4km/hr taking breaks for water and photos.

We will start at the trail head close to the Ganaraska Forest Centre and take the orange trail with additional loops making in total approximately 17 km. We'll take a lunch, check the Ganraska Forest Centre and drive back to Toronto.

Please bring a lunch and at least 1-2 Litres of water.

Fees: The park’s entrance fee is $4.00 per adult for the group of over 10.


Required Items to Bring:
  • water (1-2 L)
  • lunch/snacks
  • hiking shoes
  • weather appropriate clothing
  • another pair of shoes for ride home (with bag to store the dirty ones)
  • a smile :)
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • sunscreen
  • hat
  • camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Directions will be given at the carpool
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):210Km
Carpool Departure Time: 10:15 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $54.18 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, April 26, 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:

Please be on time at 10:00. We will leave at 10:15 am
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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$4.00/Person
Cost Includes:

Entrance to the park

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!