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Apple Hike - Osler Bluffs & Pretty River Valley (8/30/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Collingwood

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 30 2014 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 28 2014 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 hrs (12 Km)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Erik S
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join us on our quest to find the derelict Orchards and wild apple trees near the Blue Mountains. Aside from the high elevation (being the highest point on the Bruce Trail) giving us beautiful views, we'll probably be able to enjoy some wild apples that should be ripe around this time of year. There are many apple trees easily found by the roadside/trailhead, but Erik has on previous hikes stumbled upon a field of apple trees from an old Apple Orchard that has been reclaimed by nature. The trailhead is very difficult to find so there will be no meeting at the event (everyone must meet at the carpool).

We'll do about an 7-9km hike at 3.5 to 4.5 km/h. There might be some rough terrain we'll take our time on, and areas were we'll stop to consume the odd apple and lunch of course. The views are spectacular. The extra driving time to get to this hike is worth it.

If time allows and the mood of the group is agreeable, Erik might take us down into the limestone caverns and rock splits that hug the cliffs of the lookouts.

Required Items to Bring:
sunscreen
water
lunch/snacks

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 10 through Brampton and follow it until it ends at Hwy 89. Go West (left) about 3.5km and turn right at Hwy 124. Follow Hwy 124 and turn west (left) onto Poplar Sideroad just past Nottawa. Follow Poplar Sideroad to the end and turn right for about .5 km, then turn left onto Grey Road 19. Follow the Blue Arrows. When you see the sign for Pretty River Valley Provincial Park turn right and park on the side of the road wherever you can find a spot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

288Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $74.30 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, April 18, 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 participants willing to be carpool drivers as we've had issues in the past accommodating an unbalanced ratio of passengers to drivers.
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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!