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Atop Blue Mountains: A Hike or Snowshoe (23km @ 5km/h) (3/8/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Bruce Trail Parking Lot @ 556000 6th Line, Blue Mountains, ON

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 8 2014 7:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 8 2014 5:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

10 hrs (including 4 hours travel time)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Justin H
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

A hike with a view! Depending on snow conditions, snowshoes may be worn for portions of this hike. If bringing them, be ready to carry them for sections without enough snow depth. Snow updates will be given the week of the event.

Please ignore the maximum group size of "1" and if you see a "waiting list." I will allow up to 15 participants with previous D4 experience and reasonable attendance records depending on driver capacity. If you don't have a history with the TOC, please include some comments in the notes about your hiking experience.

This hike is suitable for intermediate to advanced hikers who like a steady faster pace. It is not suitable for beginners.

The terrain is variable, hilly with rocky, possibly snow covered sections. Distance to be covered is about 23km, with and average pace of 5km/h.

We will start at the Bruce Trail parking lot on Line 6 (KM 13 on Bruce trail map 24) and head to the Len Memorial Loree Forest, then follow the summit of the Blue Mountains to Scenic Caves Road. We will double back at this point and then cut across 18th Sideroad to 6th line and return to the cars.

Those willing to drive, regular D4 hikers, and those with good attendance records will be given preference on the waiting list

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch & hiking snacks
2.5 litres drinking water
Active layered clothing appropriate for winter
Snowshoes (if using & snow permitting)
Hiking footwear (appropriate winter hiking boots)
Icers/crampons
Change of footwear for after the hike
Hat or ear warmers and gloves or mittens

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

Camera
Cellphone
Whistle
Sun block
Sunglasses

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Google Map directions using Highway 400 North and then Regional Road 26 to Collingwood

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

310Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $79.98 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, April 29, 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.
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- 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!