Hiking Hockley Valley - Sat, Aug 8 2009

Hiking Hockley Valley (8/8/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Hockley Valley Nature Reserve

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 8 2009 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:20 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 7 2009 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~8 hours (15-18km)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Andrew F
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

I'd like to hike this weekend, so that seems like the perfect reason to post one :) We'll try out Hockley Valley this time which is reasonably hilly, but with decent footing (as I recall).

There are two routes we may take, and I'll accept input as to which the preference may be. Either through the park proper, or west along the Bruce.

Note: Because it's 'summer', I think it's safe for you to assume it may rain constantly and that this may end up being a hike/front-crawl hybrid event. Please understand that this is likely when you sign up, the possibility of getting wet is part and parcel :)

We'll try and keep a decent pace at least 4km/h when we're hiking; so this isn't a dawdling hike, but if we see something interesting, stopping to check it out isn't bad.

After we're done the hike, and if people are interested, we may grab a drink and/or a bite to eat depending on the tyranny of the majority and the individual drivers.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes/boots
1.5+ litres of water
Money for Car-pool
Rain gear

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Lunch / Snacks
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

164Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:20 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $42.31 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, January 11, 2026). 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:

Any parking or park costs will be added to the group carpool cost.
If we are short carpool drivers, those on the waiting list indicating they are 'willing to drive' or 'meet at event' may be given priority.

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

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