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Victoria Day Hike - Fields of Trilliums, Two Waterfalls and Lots of Hills (22 km, 4-4.5 km/h) (5/20/2019)

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: Northeast of Flesherton, 2 hour drive from Toronto
Date(s) & Time:Mon, May 20 2019  8:50 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 17 2019 1:55:00 AM
Event Duration:All day
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Daniel Parker
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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:1
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The terrain is hilly and challenging - some streams to ford, some steep hills. Distance is 22 km, pace is 4-4.5 km an hour. This is a challenging and wonderfully scenic hike with many water features. Expect glorious fields of white trilliums.

This hike is suitable for strong intermediate hikers. It is not suitable for beginners.

This is a challenging loop hike in the scenic Upper Beaver Valley, starting from Hogg’s Falls, and crossing the valley on the Campbell’s/Graham’s Hill side trail. We'll pass by Escarpment edges, limestone cliffs, maple woodlots, open fields, lots of hills, many small streams, waterfalls and pools, Eugenia Falls, and Hogg's falls.

The event shows a max of 1, so everyone starts off on the wait list, passengers will be added as drivers become available. The number that we actually take is limited only by the number of drivers. Members willing to drive, members with favourable attendance records, and members that have been on events of similar difficulty may get priority on the wait list.

Spring Tick Warning

This year may see an increase in tick populations in Ontario so take precautions.
  • Wear long pants, light colour is better. Tuck your shirt into your pants, and pull your socks over your pant legs.
  • Use bug spray containing DEET or Icaridin to repel ticks.
  • Avoid tall grass.
  • Check yourself for ticks after the event. If you find an attached tick, remove it with tweezers. As long as the tick is attached to your skin for less than 24 hours, your chance of getting Lyme disease is negligible.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking shoes
  • 2L of water
  • Snacks and lunch
  • Sun hat and sun block
  • Bug spray containing DEET or Icaridin to repel ticks
  • Change of footware 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:Hogg's Falls Parking Lot - on the West Side of Lower Valley Rd, about 750 m north of Lower Valley Rd.
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    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):280Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $72.24 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Tuesday, April 16, 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:
    Photo credit: Daniel Parker
    - 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!