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Thanksgiving Hike To Old Baldy (19 KM) (10/12/2015)

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 will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

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: Old Baldy Conservation Area - 566495 Sideroad 7B
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Oct 12 2015  9:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:15 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Oct 10 2015 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:10 hours (including driving)
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Fletcher
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Member Cost:$4.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Hike
Level
 Types of out of city hike
events I coordinate
D3 Beginner to Intermediate Hike
D4 Intermediate Hike
D5 Advanced Hike

NOTE: THE CARPOOL LEAVES DOWNSVIEW @ 7:15 AM

This is a relatively challenging hike, but your reward is one of the finest fall lookouts in the province (in my completely biased opinion)

Length of hike is 19 km

This hike is suitable for intermediate to advanced hikers hikers.

Greatest challenge on this are two massive hills that we have to climb to cross the valley, but there are plenty of other ups and downs just to keep you busy. The majority of the hike, will be on single-track trails, which could be quite rocky as well as muddy.

Individuals willing to drive will get priority on the wait list, if required.

DRIVERS, WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE ANSWER THE CARPOOL QUESTION IN REGARDS TO THE AMOUNT OF PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE IN YOUR CAR, or else you may be moved to the wait list until this is completed!!!

For those of you who are choosing to meet at the event, please try to arrive on time.

Cool beans :)


Required Items to Bring:
  • -hiking boots
  • -2L of water
  • -snacks and lunch
  • weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • A smile

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    From Downsview Station. Exit the carpool pickup and turn left onto Sheppard Avenue. Then turn left again onto Allen Road South.

    Travel south on Allen Road for 2 km to HWY 401 West.

    Travel 18 KM on the 401 to HWY 410. Exit #344.

    Follow the 410 for 20 KM, until it merges in HWY 10 - Continue North on HWY 10 for 90 KM, until you get to the town of Flesherton.

    Turn right (east) onto regional road 4 and follow for 3.5 KM.

    Turn left at Regional Road #13 and follow it north for 12.5 km.

    Turn right at Sideroad #7B - WARNING: there is only a small sign where this road is. This is the first right turn immediately after Regional Road #7. This turn is just north of the town of Kimberley.

    Travel along Sideroad #7B for 1.5 km till you reach the top of the hill, where there will be a sign to the right that reads 'Old Baldy Conservation Area.'

    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):300Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 7:15 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $77.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, April 19, 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:
    • 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.

    - 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.

    Cost & Payment:
    Member Cost:$4.00/Person
    Cost Includes:

    This is a 4.00 parking cost for this event. That amount will be added to the carpool cost and divided equally among participants.

    Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
     
    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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