Bruce Trail: Hockley Valley area - Sun, Mar 14 2010

Bruce Trail: Hockley Valley area (3/14/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Bruce Trail, Caledon Hills Sector

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 14 2010 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Mar 11 2010 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

7 - 7.5 hours (including travel time)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Alison
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We'll pick up the Bruce Trail near Mono Mills and follow it toward Hockley Valley PP, taking in the Hockleycrest Side Trail along the way (BTC Map Ref: 18). The distance covered will be approximately 13 km. The trail will include steep ascents and descents, and the trail will still be snow-covered, so footing may be slippery or heavy at times. We'll pick an out of the wind spot to stop for lunch.

Note that this hike will be at a pace of around 4kph. It will also involve an end-to-end car shuttle so there will be no drop-outs. All participants must be able to hike continuously at the stated pace. Bring a spare jacket or sweater to wear at the end of the day while the drivers retrieve the cars.

Hiking boots with good ankle support are required; anyone showing up at the carpool without proper footwear will be sent home.

After the hike, we'll head to The Whistle Stop in nearby Beeton for a bite to eat and a drink.

TOC or equivalent experience at this level is required - if you have not completed any D3 TOC hiking events, please indicate your equivalent experience in the notes when you sign up; if you don't indicate anything it will be assumed you have no such experience.

Required Items to Bring:

2 litres of water
Lunch and snacks
Hiking boots with ankle support - NO RUNNERS!
Weather proof pants or gaiters
Hat and gloves

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

Walking poles
Extra clothing
First aid kit
Map of area
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

All participants must meet at the carpool. If you feel you have extenuating circumstances, contact the event coordinator however, be forewarned, she may not be swayed by your plea...

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

161Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $41.54 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, June 27, 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:

The driver:hiker ratio is 4:12 or 3:8/9 - any fewer will unfortunately mean cancelling the event
The hike will go ahead unless forecast weather conditions pose a threat to hiker safety

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- 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!