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Scotsdale Farm and Silver Creek 24 km (9/23/2017)

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 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:

Scotsdale Farm, Halton Hills

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 23 2017 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 22 2017 3:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

about 5.5 hours of hiking including lunch

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Arnie
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Let's hike the trails around Scotsdale Farm and Silver Creek Conservation Area. We will be on the Bruce Trail plus some side trails in the area. There will be some hills.

We'll stop for a lunch break along the trail, maybe by a river or creek.

DISTANCE: 24 km

PACE: 5.5 km/h a lively pace

DIFFICULTY: D4 - some hills and rocky sections with tricky footing

MAX hikers: about 12 (+ or -)
I set the Maximum Group Size to 1 so everyone will first go on the waiting list.
If you have experience hiking my challenging hikes I can add you to the event.
If you have not, then please read the bold red text below.

For advanced hikers, or intermediate hikers who want to challenge themselves! We will be hiking at a lively pace

This hike is not for beginners, or for hikers who are not in good physical shape. Everyone will be expected to keep up with the group.

If you have not hiked with me previously, send me an email describing recent experience you have hiking 20 km or more at a quick pace on hilly forest terrain.
I need to receive your email before I can consider adding you to this event.

Passengers will be added as additional drivers become available.

Members on the waiting list who are willing to drive may get first priority.
Alternatively, you can drive and meet us at the hike starting location.

DRIVERS, WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE ANSWER THE CARPOOL QUESTION REGARDING THE # OF PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE IN YOUR CAR!!!

Required Items to Bring:

Water 3 - 4 L (there are no fountains on the trail)
cell phone
whistle
Good footwear
Weather appropriate clothing

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

extra water
first aid kit
Lunch
snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Carpooling? Please arrive before the departure time. If you are late, you will miss the carpool, and the hike.

If you choose to meet at the hike start, please arrive before the start time, we will not wait for late comers.

If you choose to meet at the hike start, meet us in the parking lot at the end of the laneway which runs north off Trafalgar.

MAP FROM CARPOOL TO HIKE START

PICTURE OF ENTRANCE

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

116Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $29.93 (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:

Carpooling? Please arrive before the departure time. If you are late, you will miss the carpool, and the hike, and you will have denied someone else a place on the hike.

If you choose to meet at the event, please arrive on time, we will not wait for late comers.

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

Please arrive before the start time, we will start promptly.

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

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