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International Trails Day hike - Cold Creek Conservation Area (6/4/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cold Creek Conservation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 4 2011 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, May 29 2011 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 hrs (includes travel time) ~9 km

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Stacy
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Help me celebrate International Trails Day!

I have no link to support my claim that June 4 is International Trails Day; I can't find any official website validating its actual existence. But there are an awful lot of sites that refer to it nonetheless. So we'll join the ranks and just "make it so".

Let's discover the trails at Cold Creek Conservation Area together. "A portion of the property lies within the “Natural Linkage” policy area of the Oak Ridges Moraine." The trail goes through various forests, wetlands and a meadow. Over 100 birds have been identified at Cold Creek, including Great Blue Heron, American Kestrel, 3 kinds of owls, and Kingfisher.

The total hike for the day will be approx 9 km. We'll be hiking at a moderate pace of around 4.5 km.

This is neither a slowpokes nor a power hike. I will allow for some picture taking, but this is not a "photo hike" either.

Last warning: Whoever did come up with International Trails Day doesn't live in Ontario, that's my guess… cuz it's going to be black fly season. Which is actually why I don't want to go too slow on this hike. Those little guys are annoying. We'll know a lot closer to the date how bad they might be, and I'll let everyone know just how much I recommend a bug hat!

If there is interest, we'll go to Montana's for a drink on the way back.

Required Items to Bring:
Supportive hiking shoes/boots
water
hat
sunscreen
money for carpool

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
camera
hiking poles
bug juice
bug hat and/or jacket
sunglasses

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

will be given to drivers at the event

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

100Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $25.80 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, April 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.

Notes:

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

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