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Forks of the Credit and Cataract (4/20/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cataract ON, in Caledon

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 20 2008 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Apr 16 2008 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Matt E
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Member Cost:

$4.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Forks of the Credit Provincial Park is where the cliffs and crevasses of the rugged Niagara Escarpment meet the rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The park features the excitement of the Credit River, as it narrows and rushes through a deep gorge, plunging over a falls. Geological features that were deposited or carved out by retreating glaciers, such as kame hills and kettle lakes, surround the river. The park also includes some of the upland, rolling pasture land that is typical of much of southern Ontario.

We'll follow the Bruce Trail and sidetrails within the park. Distance covered will be approximately 10 km. Terrain will be rocky in places and there will be some steep grades. Most people like to eat lunch in the main gorge.

Take the opportunity to drive through the village of Cataract, as well, which has some amazing houses. There is a famous railway trestle over the Forks of the Credit Road, mansions along the Grange Sideroad, or the Village of Belfountain has historical homes and the original General Store.

Required Items to Bring:
Water (at least 1 L)
Suitable boots
Lunch/snacks

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

24 km northwest of Brampton.
Take Hwy 401 to Hwy 410. Go north on the 410 to the end at Mayfield Rd. Turn left. Turn right onto Hwy 10 (Hurontario St to Orangeville.) Go north to Caledon Village. Turn left onto the Charleston Sideroad. Turn left again at McLaren Rd. The park entrance will be on the right (west) side of McLaren Rd.
We'll meet in the parking area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $30.96 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, May 11, 2024). 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:

Hike will run rain or shine. Trails may be slippery if it rains, so wear appropriate footwear.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$4.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$4.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Admission to the park (will be approximately $4/person and will be paid at park entrance).

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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

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