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Lynde Shores & Herber Down Conservation Areas (7/21/2007)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

South and North Whitby

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 21 2007 8:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:20 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jul 19 2007 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

4-5 hours (2+7km)

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Justin H
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

For a change of pace and scenery, this TOC hike will move away from the Bruce Trail west of the city and explore Whitby area wetlands.

For the first part of the event we will visit the Lynde Shores Conservation Area. "There is a wooded section where birds (and chipmunks, and squirrels) are fed year-round, so if you take some peanuts with you, they will likely eat out of your hand! Very fun. You will likely be able to see swans from the two different viewing platforms. If you follow the trail away from the wooded area, after a little while (not too long), you will make it to the beach!" - Cynthia B.

From the Lynde Shores Conservation Area website; "Established in 1972 this conservation area is well known for its songbird and waterfowl viewing opportunities. Visitors will enjoy the 2 km of new hard surfaced trails appropriate for wheelchairs and strollers that wind through the Bird Feeder Trail and down to Cranberry Marsh."

For the second part of the event we will drive a few minutes north to the Herber Down Conservation Area, where the bulk of the hiking trails are present.

From the Herber Down Conservation Area website; "The natural valley of the Lynde Creek bisects a portion of this Conservation Area and provides many scenic vistas for those enjoying some of the 5 km of flat to gently sloped trail that runs through this property."

This hike will be gentle to moderately paced hike over mostly smooth trails with some gently sloped sections. The organizer has not been on these trails before.

Note, will be returning in time to attend Steph and Dominic's Jack and Jill at 7:00pm (We should arrive back at Downsview by 3:30pm at the very latest.)

Required Items to Bring:

Water

lunch

appropriate clothing

hiking shoes or boots

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

sunblock

camera

insect repellent

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Consult Conservation Areas' websites for directions.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

115Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:20 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $29.67 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, April 28, 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:

There is Pay and Display parking to use these parks. It's on the honour system, but since we're all honourable. . . . This is in addition to the $2.00 voluntary club donation.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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