Secord Pond 20 km - Tue, Dec 26 2017

Secord Pond 20 km (12/26/2017)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Secord Pond - Goodwood
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Dec 26 2017  10:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Dec 25 2017 10:30:00 AM
Event Duration:about 5 hrs of hiking (including lunch on the trail)
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Arnie
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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:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 4 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

THERE IS NO ORGANIZED CARPOOL FOR THIS EVENT

DISTANCE: 20 km

PACE: 5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D4

ICERS: we may need icers for this hike. Be prepared. You should keep icers in your pack during the winter months.

For advanced and intermediate hikers.
This hike is not for beginners. Everyone will be expected to keep up with the group.

ABOUT THE HIKE

  • This is a great hike with lots of varied terrain and sights around Secord Pond and in Goodwood Conservation Area.
  • Expect to see cows, a pond, a dam, brooks, creeks, an old cabin in the woods, boardwalks, catwalks, natural forest, beautiful planted pine groves, an old barn and silo, an impressive ridge, and a pet cemetery.
  • We will hike along part of the main Oak Ridges Trail plus some side trails
  • We will have a lunch break on the trail beside a creek

For more info about the Oak Ridges Trail Association CLICK HERE


Required Items to Bring:
  • ICERS - keep icers in your pack during the winter months.
  • cell phone (in case you get separated from the group)
  • whistle (in case you get separated from the group)
  • Good footwear
  • Water 2 - 3L (as much as you need)
  • Weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Gaiters (for deep snow)
  • Snacks + lunch

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Map of trail head location
Meet in the parking lot which is at the end of the straight portion of Secord Rd east off of Concession 3.
Do not drive all the way to the end of Secord Rd.


Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine
If you want to cancel due to bad weather, you must decide and
remove yourself before the registration cut off.
Look near the top of this page for the reg cut off date and time.
Please be considerate of other members and the event coordinator.

Please arrive before the start time, we will start promptly at the start time.

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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!