Last Minute: Delirious Hockley Valley - Sun, Nov 7 2010

Last Minute: Delirious Hockley Valley (11/7/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Hockley Valley Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Nov 7 2010 11:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Nov 6 2010 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

7-8 hours (~19 km)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Andrew F
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Hockley Valley is a perfect spot for an autumn hike.

I'm throwing an intervention for myself, so I hope you'll come tell me to straighten up and live right. I didn't make time for any hiking at all in October (well, besides backpacking - don't give me such a hard time!) Plus, I probably don't even need to tell you how much Hallowe'en candy I've eaten.

This will be a brisk hike of moderate length. We'll be going to Hockley Valley (mostly south of the Provincial Park, but we'll go up into it too). I'd like to keep a pace of 4kph minimum and go about 19km total. Hockley is reknowned for being a hilly area.

It looks like the weather will be sunny, but cool so far. There may be some residual mud from the wet earlier in the week though.

I usually like to start it early, but for the benefit of you all, we'll meet at Downsview station for 9:45am sharp which should hopefully give you time to use the subway if you need it.

Drivers seem to be scarce this weekend, so I'll be monitoring the situation closely. If I can't pull out any carpool drivers besides myself, we may be pooched. We'll see :)

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes/boots
1.5+ litres of water
Money for Car-pool

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Lunch / Snacks
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

157Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $40.51 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, April 24, 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:

Any parking or park costs will be added to the group carpool cost.
If we are short carpool drivers, those on the waiting list indicating they are willing to drive may be given priority.

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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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