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52. Hockley Valley North (18 KM) (4/23/2022)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 327060 Dunby Rd, Mono - 1.5 hours north of Toronto
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 23 2022  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 22 2022 6:25:00 AM
Event Duration:4-6 hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Fletcher
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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:14
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

By signing up for this event, you agree to, and acknowledge, the following:

  1. If you are vaccinated and have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days, you have read and will follow the federal laws as per Government of Canada - Travel to Canada: Requirements for COVID- 19 vaccinated travellers Web site
  2. If you are unvaccinated and have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days, you are compelled by law to be in quarantine and cannot lawfully attend this event, as per the Federal Government’s website
  3. You will take and pass the Ontario COVID-19 self-assessment on-line questionnaire. within 48 hours of the start of the event.

EVENT DETAILS

So, this is my first time leading this north longer version of Hockley Valley, however I've done all of the sections at least twice before.
Pretty difficult hike with A LOT of hills, but always quite beautiful.

Please bring a lunch and at least 1-2 Litres of water. We will find a place to stop for lunch somewhere along the trail.

EVENT STATS

  • Distance: 18 KM
  • Terrain: Single or double tracked dirt paths, which is often super muddy this time of the year.
  • Trail vs Road: 18 vs 0
  • Elevation Range: 125 Meters
  • Challenging Climbs of Note: 6 climbs of at least 50 meters and another 4 of at least 25 meters.
  • Largest Ascent: 100 m
  • Washrooms: No
  • Highlights: A few Lookouts and a few nice streams

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WON'T BE A CARPOOL FOR THIS HIKE DUE TO CURRENT TOC COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS


    • Required Items to Bring:
    • Hiking boots
    • 1 to 2 liters of Water
    • Snacks and lunch
    • Weather appropriate clothing
    		Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • A smile
  • First Aid Kit
  • Whistle

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Approx address: 327060 Dunby Rd, Mono - 44°00'23.2"N 80°03'33.8"W

    Please note that my event directions are from SHEPPARD WEST STATION.
    To change the map to options that better suit you, please click "MORE OPTIONS" link the 'Driving Directions' map (below) and then you can add your own address into the search.

    • Leaving Sheppard West - take the Allen Road south to the 401.
    • Travel west along Highway 401 to Highway 410 (15 KM)
    • Merge with Highway 410 and follow it North for approx. 78 km (NOTE: HWY 410 will eventually turn into HWY 10)
    • Turn right (EAST) at RR 8 Mono Centre Road for 4 KM.
    • Turn right onto Sideroad 15 and then immediately right again (SOUTH) onto 2 Line E for 600 Meters.
    • Turn left onto Dunby Road (East) for 600 meters and side road parking will be located on the right.

    POTENTIAL WASHROOM STOP
    There aren't any washrooms located at the park.
    Your best best is to use either the Tim Hortons in Caledon Village @ Charleston Sideroad or in Orangeville @ 5th Ave.

    INTERACTIVE DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
    By clicking on the blue writing below that reads "MORE OPTIONS" , you can input your own location into google maps and then use the directions provided to get to the location in the easiest way possible.

    MAP OF PARKING AREA

    PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION


    Notes:

    Please ensure that you check the 'TTC service updates website' for any potential closures.

    Please arrive on time, I will turn off my cell phone once the hike begins.


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    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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