Beaver Valley, Hike to Old Baldy and Kimberly General Store (26 km, 4.5 km/h) - Sun, Oct 20 2019

Beaver Valley, Hike to Old Baldy and Kimberly General Store (26 km, 4.5 km/h) (10/20/2019)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Northeast of Flesherton, 2 hour drive from Toronto
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Oct 20 2019  8:45 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Oct 18 2019 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:All day
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Daniel Parker
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:1
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The terrain is hilly and challenging. Length of hike is 26 km, pace is 4.5 km/h. Bruce Trail Maps 25/26.

This hike is suitable for strong intermediate and advanced hikers. I've rated it as D5 because of distance and some big hills, but D4 hikers that are up for a bit of a challenge should be fine.

We'll start from the Bruce Trail Club Parking Lot on Campbell's Hill Rd, where the trail goes into the bush on the south side. We'll head north, visit Old Baldy, and have lunch at the Kimberley general store. We'll cross the Valley on Sideroad 7A, follow the main trail on the other side of the valley, and return to our cars on the Campbell's/Graham's Hill side trail . Panoramic views from both sides of the valley. Watch for turkey vultures and buteo hawks.

Maximum group size is set to 1 so that everyone starts on the wait list, passengers will be added as drivers become available. Members willing to drive, members with favourable attendance records, and members that have been on events of similar difficulty may get priority on the wait list. No meet at event, sorry.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking shoes
  • 2L of water
  • Snacks and lunch (or buy soup and sandwich at the Kimberly general store!)
  • Sun hat and sun block
  • Change of footware for after the hike
  • Recommended Items to Bring:
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    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):286Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 AM
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    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $73.79 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, March 29, 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.

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    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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