Hockley Valley 18 km - Sat, Jun 1 2019

Hockley Valley 18 km (6/1/2019)

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:

Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve / Bruce Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 1 2019 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, May 30 2019 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 hrs on the trail

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:

DISTANCE: about 18 km

PACE: 5 km/h (not jogging, but not a stroll. somewhere in between)

DIFFICULTY: D4 (distance + hills)

MAX hikers: about 15 (+ or -)
Maximum Group Size is set at 4, because I can take 3 passengers, but this event can accommodate about 15 hikers.

Members on the waiting list who are willing to drive and those who have a good attendance record may get first priority.
Passengers will be added as drivers become available
Alternatively, you can meet us at the hike trail head.

CARPOOL DRIVERS, WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE ANSWER THE CARPOOL QUESTION REGARDING THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE.
PLEASE ANSWER IN THE NOTES SECTION and to the right of the carpool question

IF YOU HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY HIKED WITH ME:

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 are new to the TOC, or you have not hiked with me,
SEND ME AN EMAIL describing recent experience (within the last 3 months) you have hiking 15+ km on rugged terrain at a lively pace in order to be considered to join this hike.
This is required! No email, no hike.

ABOUT THE HIKE

A hilly hike with a lot of interesting lookouts, and creeks and bridges
We will hike on the main Bruce Trail and a few side trail loops, covering more of BT than shown in the map above.
We'll find a nice spot for lunch

Required Items to Bring:

bring your OHIP / health card
whistle
cell phone
Good footwear
Weather appropriate clothing
Water 2 - 3 L
change of footwear for after the hike, if carpooling

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

first aid kit
Lunch, snacks
sun (glasses + block + hat)

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 event, please arrive before the start time, we will not wait for late comers.

MAP OF HIKE START

ENTRANCE TO PARKING LOT

CARPOOL TO HIKE START

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $38.70 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, April 26, 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.
If you choose to meet at the event, please arrive before the start time, we will not wait for late comers.
This hike will go forth snow, or light rain

- 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.
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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!