Mother's Day Hike - Oak Ridges King City Hike and Pine Tree Farms (13km) - Sun, May 12 2013

Mother's Day Hike - Oak Ridges King City Hike and Pine Tree Farms (13km) (5/12/2013)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: King Township
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 12 2013  9:45 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:45 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 10 2013 12:00:00 AM
Event Duration:7 hours (including driving)
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Daniel Parker
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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:6
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 17 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The terrain is variable, distance about 13 km, and pace 3.5 km/h. This hike is suitable for beginners.

Our hike will take us through old growth forests, rolling hills, meadows, and wetlands. Along the way, we'll see a magnificent brick barn built for the farm of Henry Pellatt (Henry Pellatt's Toronto home was Casa Loma.) The farm is now owned by the Augustinian Monastery. We'll also pass by Eaton Hall, built for Sir John and Lady Flora McCrae Eaton in the 1930's.

After the hike we'll visit Pine Farms Orchard for baked goods and cafe refreshments.

Drivers may get preference on the wait list.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Water (at least 1 litre)
  • Change of footware for after the hike
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
    Sun hat and sun block
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Roadside parking on Keele St, 3 km north of King Rd, south of Sideroad 16. You should see a sign or trail marks for the Oak Ridge Trail as it crosses Keele.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):70Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:45 AM
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $18.06 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, March 28, 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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Voluntary Donation:What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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