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During this weekend, we will hike Sydenham section of Bruce Trail, on Saturday and Sunday about 20 km each day. Exact distance and location to be determined closer to the date. Carpool expense is approximate and will depend on total distance driven over the weekend.
To participate you need to be able to hike the distance both days on hilly and uneven terrain. Be prepared to hike about 7 hrs each day at average of 3.5 km/h pace. If you never hiked with me before, you need to provide examples of your recent hikes.
Each day involves a car shuttle, so total of 2 cars will be required. No drop outs.
We will travel and check into our weekend (for 2 nights) accommodation in quaint and rustic farmhouse. Accommodation includes 4 beds in 3 rooms. Each person will have their own bed, so the limit to this hike is 4 people. It would be possible to extend attendance to 5 people, if there is couple of people are able to share a bed. The farmhouse situated on 148 acres in the village of Clavering in Georgian Bluffs - while isolated, it is about 10 min from Lake Huron and Wiarton and about 20 min from Owen Sound. There is no internet, or WiFi.
Meals are not included in the cost listed below. We have use of the kitchen to prepare breakfast and store lunch in fridge. If the owner is home, she may be able to prepare breakfasts for us for a small fee. I will know the details closer to the date.
You need be ready to leave Toronto at 4 PM on Friday afternoon. We will travel (about 3 hr drive) and check into the farmhouse on Friday afternoon/evening and then grab some dinner in Wiarton and if necessary pick up provisions for breakfast, and other meals etc for the weekend before heading back for a good night's rest for the next day.
Lunches will be on the trail.
Saturday after hiking (depending on timing/energy levels) we could drive out to Sauble Beach to cool off in cool waters of Lake Huron or we just relax in solitude of the farmhouse.
Expect hot/humid days; mosquitos; The hikes will go rain or shine. If weather is too inclement, the hiking distances may be modified. More details will be provided closer to the date.
The hiking pace will be approximately 3.5 km per hour, slower pace on the uphills. I am a SLOW hiker, making frequent stops to take photos :) Please be prepared to respect my style of hiking. Thanks.
We will hike as a group, and thus, wait as necessary for everyone, If you think you'll have uncontrollable urges to be constantly on the move or to sprint ahead, this is NOT an event for you. Speedsters will be put at the back of the line.
Please ensure you can hike the distance over the uneven and steep hilly terrain, and at the specified pace BEFORE you sign up.
This hike involves a car shuttle
If you're travelling by TTC to the carpool location, you're responsible for taking into consideration the TTC schedule, any service disruptions, etc in order to arrive on time. Also note, we will meet at the Passenger Pick Up location that's off Subway Crescent (not any other place at Kipling station.. ask TTC staff if you're not sure and need direction.
We will be hiking rain, snow, or sunshine.
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- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
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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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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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*Note:
Hiking route shortened if the weather is really inclement