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Sprint - Fall fast hike at Hockley Valley
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The Basics:
Event Type: 
Hike Event Location:
Hockley Valley Date(s) & Time: Sat, Nov 14 2009
7:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off:
Fri, Nov 13 2009 12:00:00 AM
Event Duration: 7 hours- including driving Difficulty Rating: D5: Difficult Event Coordinator(s):
Darrel N
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Member Cost: ![](/image/spacer.gif")
Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)
Participant Info: Who's Invited:
Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size: 8 Minimum Group Size: 2 Number Registered So Far:
6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted:
No
Itinerary: We will leave Toronto and head towards Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. We will be doing a 24 KM in and out fasthike on the main Bruce Trail incorporating the Tom East Side Trail, Glen Cross Side Trail and Snell Loop Trail. Along the way we will pass a few ponds, a pine plantation,and travel through mature hardwood bush.
This group is targeted for experience hikers only. This is an intense hike that will challenge you and try and break you.As a group we provide support to push on and achieve. There is an expectation that you will not need instruction and you should be able to hike non-stop for at least 60 minutes regardless of terrain. We will be doing one return trip 24KM on the trail with a few bonus hills that will push you to your limits. Our intent is to complete the hike in just over 4 hours.
Note that this section of the Bruce Trail is very hilly.
This hike will be at a minimum pace of 5.5k/hr and there will be no drop-outs. All participants must be able to hike continuously at this pace to come on this event.Also, it is required that you have completed at least 2 difficult hikes with the organizer.
Required Items to Bring:
-2L of water
-hiking boots
-lunch
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-weather appropriate clothing
How to Get There: Event Directions: I will bring maps and directions to the carpool. Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): 160Km Carpool Departure Time:
8:00 AM
Carpool Location:
Log in for location
Carpool Directions:
Log in for directions
Carpool Cost:
Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $41.28 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, May 10, 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:
- 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.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
We will leave Toronto and head towards Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. We will be doing a 24 KM in and out fasthike on the main Bruce Trail incorporating the Tom East Side Trail, Glen Cross Side Trail and Snell Loop Trail. Along the way we will pass a few ponds, a pine plantation,and travel through mature hardwood bush.
This group is targeted for experience hikers only. This is an intense hike that will challenge you and try and break you.As a group we provide support to push on and achieve. There is an expectation that you will not need instruction and you should be able to hike non-stop for at least 60 minutes regardless of terrain. We will be doing one return trip 24KM on the trail with a few bonus hills that will push you to your limits. Our intent is to complete the hike in just over 4 hours.
Note that this section of the Bruce Trail is very hilly.
This hike will be at a minimum pace of 5.5k/hr and there will be no drop-outs. All participants must be able to hike continuously at this pace to come on this event.Also, it is required that you have completed at least 2 difficult hikes with the organizer.
| Required Items to Bring: -2L of water -hiking boots -lunch | | Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. -weather appropriate clothing |
- 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.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!