Hiking (15 - 18 km) + beach in Awenda Provincial Park and dinner in Midland - Sun, Aug 27 2017

Hiking (15 - 18 km) + beach in Awenda Provincial Park and dinner in Midland (8/27/2017)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Awenda Provincial Park and Barrie
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 27 2017  8:15 AM  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Aug 24 2017 10:00:00 PM
Event Duration:All day
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Natalia S
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 19 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 14 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:


Hiking + beach in Awenda (please bring lunch and beach towel} followed by dinner in Midland harbour

This trip combines scenic trails with dinner at a local restaurant/pub at Midland harbour. Enjoy a fun hike followed by 1-2 relaxing hours on a beach (it maybe a bit too cold for suntanning though but we can try) and dinner/snack with wine or beer on a patio of a local restaurant.

CARPOOL DEPARTURE Kipling subway station passengers' pick-up, Sunday, August 27, 8::30 AM.
DISTANCE 15 to 18 km (two trails)
PACE Ca 4-4.5 km/hour. No dropouts. Please make sure that you can keep up with hiking the distance without slowing down a lot or repeatedly stopping. We will take a break for lunch and have couple of stops to take photographs.
TRAIL DETAILS We will hike as a group two of Awenda's most beautiful trails through a partly rugged terrain of mixed hardwood forest. .
DINNER After the hike will drive to Midland which is on the way back to Toronto.
HIGHLIGHTS Hiking and beach at Georgian Bay in Awenda. Dinner and beer/wine at a local restaurant in Midland harbour
PRIORITY Priority will go to DRIVERS WILLING TO TAKE PASSENGERS. Additional spots will be added depending on space in the carpool. Big thank you to drivers!!
WEATHER Cancellation in the case of heavy rain, lightning and/or thunder



Required Items to Bring:
MANDATORY!
  • -hiking boots
  • -LUNCH !!!
  • -CASH FOR CARPOOL if you are a passenger
  • -appropriate clothing for the weather.
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • -camera
  • -sunglasses + sunscreen
  • -BEACHTOWEL

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):340Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $87.72 (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:
    PLEASE NO CALLS ON my cell phone prior the event, unless it is an emergency situation on the way to carpool. Thank you
    - 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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    Cost Includes:There is a COST to access the park. This will be worked into the carpool.
     
    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
    *Note: This event may be cancelled if there are extreme weather conditions.