New Year's Day Hike: Scotsdale Farm (~14km) - Mon, Jan 1 2018

New Year's Day Hike: Scotsdale Farm (~14km) (1/1/2018)

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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 - 13815 Halton Regional Rd 3
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Jan 1 2018  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Dec 31 2017 5:00:00 PM
Event Duration:6-7 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Nihar
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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:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Be the most proactive hiker on your block, get your hiking for 2018 out of the way now! All the cool kids are doing it.

This is an intermediate hike. There is only one really steep climb, but a lot of smaller hills, with significant elevation gain and loss. There will also be a couple of stiles to climb over. Also some muddy and icy areas.

This hike will go ahead in bad weather (snow/rain etc.), unless it is dangerous to do so.

Icers are strongly recommended. We may not need them for the entire hike, but they will likely be useful. A flashlight or headlamp is required.

Please bring a lunch and plenty of water. We will stop for breaks to enjoy the countryside, but it will not be possible to drop off the hike once it begins. You should be confident about being able to walk the entire distance before signing up for this hike.

Well behaved, well socialized dogs are welcome to come on the hike, but must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. Please be prepared to carry your dog over any stiles and fences we have to cross. Please pick up after your dog. Please indicate if you are bringing a dog when you sign up.

We're aiming to have about 12-13 people total on the hike.

The total distance we'll hike will be roughly 14km.

The hike is on Map 13 (Silver Creek) in the 29th edition of the Bruce Trail Guide. You don't have to bring a map, this is just extra information for those who have the Bruce Trail Guide.

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


Required Items to Bring:
  • Flashlight / Headlamp
  • Water (1-2 liters)
  • Lunch/snacks
  • Good hiking shoes/boots
  • weather appropriate clothing
  • Money for Carpool
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Icers
  • Gaiters

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Meeting directly at the hiking location is not an option for this hike, everyone must meet at the carpool location (Kipling TTC Passenger Pickup).

    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):115Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 10:00 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $29.67 (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:
    • If we are short of drivers, they will get priority on the waiting list.
    • This hike will go ahead in bad weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

    - 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.

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

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