Western Uplands Backpacking Trail - Fri, Apr 16 2010, Sat, Apr 17 2010, Sun, Apr 18 2010

Western Uplands Backpacking Trail (4/16/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Algonquin Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Apr 16 2010, Sat, Apr 17 2010, Sun, Apr 18 2010 4:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Apr 6 2010 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 days, 2 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Julian L
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will drive up to Algonquin Park and stay at Mew Lake Campground Friday night. Saturday morning we will drive to the Western Uplands Backpacking Trail and backpack to a campsite on West Maggie Lake.

Sunday we will backpack out, returning to the cars and Toronto.

Participants MUST have proper backcountry gear, and must be capable of backpacking 10-15km through some hilly terrain.

The pre-meeting for this trip will be mandatory.

Required Items to Bring:

Layers clothing for hiking and at camp
Backpacking boots
Sleeping bag
Back Pack
Tent (shared)
Food (breakfast, lunch, supper, snacks)
Cooking pot /lid /cup / bowl/spoon
Water Bottle

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

Poles(optional)
Camera(optional)
Stove(optional)We will have a fire for breakfast and supper.

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

536Km

Carpool Departure Time:

4:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $138.29 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, November 22, 2025). 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:

- 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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- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!