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Seaton Trail Challenge (25k, 6+ km/h) (5/28/2011)

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:

Pickering

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 28 2011 8:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, May 26 2011 1:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

6 hrs - 25 KM

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Daniel Parker
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a challenging "in and out" hike intended to give advanced hikers a good workout. We will be moving at an average pace of over 6K per hour for a distance of 25K. Please do not attend this event if you are not able to hike at this level. We will not wait if you are unable to keep up. There will be no dropouts.

The trail follows West Duffins Creek that winds through a riparian habitat, all within Pickering. The terrain is variable, with some hills. You can find a map here: Seaton Trail.

Required Items to Bring:

lunch and snacks
water-2 litre
sun block
suitable hiking footware
change of footware

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

Bug spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

View Larger Map

Take Brock Road north from Highway 401 and turn west on the 3rd Concession. Parking is available on the roadside, at the deadend of the road but outside the gate to the Brock West Landfill site. A large sign shows access to the trail.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

60Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $15.48 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, April 25, 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:

Preference will be given to hikers on the waiting list who have completed at least one TOC level 5 event. Preference will also be given to those willing to drive, if there is a shortage of drivers.
- 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!