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SLOWPOKE HIKE: Fall Colours Mono Cliffs (10-12 km, 4.0 k/h) (9/28/2013)

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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:

Mono Cliffs Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 28 2013 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 27 2013 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

All day

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Christine B
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

***SLOWPOKE HIKE***

Let's get out on a trail with great lookouts so we can check out Ontario's amazing fall leaves!

Mono Cliffs provincial park is about 14 kilometres northeast of Orangeville, so about 1.5 hours drive from Toronto. To quote the park’s website, “Mono Cliffs contain a significant section of the Niagara Escarpment, including crevice caves, an upland limestone plain and talus slopes. The park features two prominent masses of rock, separated by erosion from the main rock body. When this occurs, the resultant feature is called an outlier.”

We’ll hike along this cool outlier in parts, as well as checking out some great lookouts.

It’ll be a moderate hike of rolling hills alternating with flat sections -- and at least one steep climb/descent. You can also expect uneven terrain and likely some muddy bits.

We'll start at the eastern entrance and hike several of the loops on this map. Please note that the event coordinator is recovering from a foot injury so this will be one of the SLOWER and SHORTER out-of-town hikes. We will hike at an average pace of about 4.0 km/h . If you cannot hike the entire distance, please do not sign up: there will be no drop-offs. Likewise, if you want to walk at a faster pace or leave the group, this is not the hike for you – sorry!

We will meet and plan to leave Downsview subway by 9 a.m. and should be at the trail head by 10:30 a.m. or so.

For this hike, there will be no meeting at the event. Please meet at the carpool location. If you can't do this, please do not sign up for this hike.

Also note: We'll make a brief stop at the Tim Hortons in Mono Mills, about an hour from Toronto and shortly before the park.

Remember to bring a lunch: we'll likely stop a couple of hours into our hike. Please also make sure you have at least one to two litres of water, as well as other things recommended for hikes on TOC event checklists.

NO SHOWS: Anyone dropping out within 24 hours of the start of the event will receive an AUTOMATIC NO SHOW - no exceptions. Please respect the waiting list and if you can't attend remove yourself before the cutoff time. Thanks.

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch and snacks
2 litres of water
Proper hiking footwear
Change of footwear for after the hike

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

Camera
bug spray
sunscreen
Rain gear

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $51.60 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 27, 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:

Notes: If we are short of drivers, they will get priority on the waiting list.

This hike will go ahead rain or shine. If it's raining, please wear appropriate rain gear.
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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost Includes:

There will also be parking of about $11 per car, which will be added to carpool costs.

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

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