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Bruce Trail - Standing Rock & Caves Side Trail, Pretty River Valley (5/2/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Bruce Trail, 15 Km south-west of Collingwood

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 2 2009 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Apr 27 2009 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

11-12 hrs (including 4 hours travel time)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Gary Ataman
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will start our hike with a visit to Standing Rock & Caves Side Trail, which was written up in the May 2009 issue of Explorer magazine. Are you ready for "Canyon Land" and slippery crevices between dolostone blocks? We'll have to check it out!

We will then follow the main Bruce trail north to Pretty River Valley Provincial Park. In the park we will be following the Bruce trail and various side trails to complete an approx. 27 km loop. We will pass the highest point on the Bruce trail (540m above sea level)and pass through Petum Conservation area and Osler Bluff.

The hike has sections that may be technically challenging, but we'll try and keep it moving at a steady confortable pace of around 4-5km an hour. There are some areas of rough footing, so good footwear is a must. I expect the trail to be muddy from the spring run off. If we are lucky and have good weather, we should have really good views .

This event is for intermediate to experienced hikers.

Don't forget your camera.

Please eat breakfast before the carpool.

Lunch and snacks will be on the trail

We plan to find a resturant/pub in Stayner, for supper, on the way home. (Main Street Station Pub & Eatery)

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch
Snacks
2 - 3 litres water
Layered clothing
Waterproofs
Hiking footwear

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

Camera
Hat and gloves
Change of street clothes for after the hike
sunscreen & bug juice

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Standing Rocks; Trail head parking at (N44.4038,W80.2637) Use coordinate in Google maps.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $77.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, May 12, 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:

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Cost Includes:

Car pool gas cost only.

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

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