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Autumn at Alqonquin (9/21/2012)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT 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.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

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:

Overnight

Event Location:

Algonquin Park, ON

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Sep 21 2012, Sat, Sep 22 2012, Sun, Sep 23 2012 2:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 2:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Sep 4 2012 12:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

3 days, 2 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Stacy
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Member Cost:

$35.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Peak fall colours in Algonquin historically range anywhere from mid-September to early October. Many factors take a part in when it will actually happen, but really, it's all beautiful no matter what time of year you go!

We have one camp site booked on Rock Lake, which can accommodate 3 tents.

We will leave the city from Downsview station at 2 PM on Friday. Make sure you can be there ready to go by that time, I won't be rearranging carpooling for anyone! We'll drive up and arrive before sunset to set up.

We will have an early start on Saturday, and drive out to the Lookout Trail. We'll then head over to the Spruce Bog Boardwalk before heading back to camp. Once back, we'll have lunch, then hike the Booth"s Rock Trail. The rest of the evening will be dinner and relaxing. If you have your valid Ontario Fishing Licence, you can fish for Lake Trout in Rock Lake.

On Sunday after breakfast and packing up, we'll walk over to Coon Lake and take in the 10 km Centennial Ridges Trail. We'll then hit the road and stop in Huntsville for dinner before making the final trek back to the city.

The Important Stuff

Pre-meeting to be held on Tuesday Sept 4 at 7 PM. Consider this a mandatory part of the event! (Apologies for the early date, but TIFF is between that and the event, so I'm stuck)
There is a limit of 3 tents/shelters per site in Algonquin, so you must share a tent. We will aim for three tents, 2 people per.
We will discuss and finalize food at the pre-meeting. Shared meals (breakfast / dinner) will be vegetarian, but you can bring lunch meats, jerky etc. for yourself.
We will discuss gear at the pre-meeting. We’ll share what we can, but you will need to have your own: warm sleeping bag, sleeping mat, day pack (for hikes), water container, utensils, plate/bowl, proper hiking boots, lunch/snacks and more.
Some of the hikes will be challenging, so you must have previous hiking experience. If you are new to the TOC, please detail in the notes your hiking/camping experience, or I might remove you from the event.
We will respect the environment by practicing “Leave no trace”. There will be no washing dishes in the lake, no dumping your left over food behind the nearest tree, feeding the bears etc.
Final cost per person is variable and depends at least on: equal split of attendees over the cost of the site ($91.75), equal split for shared items (e.g. firewood, parking costs, shared food/fuel), car pool cost (which will include travel to day hikes). A refund may be given to participants at the end of the event based on actual number of attendees and final costs.

photo credit: Stacy

Required Items to Bring:
sleeping bag / pad
hiking boots
weather appropriate clothing
water container
personal utensils/bowl/plate
lunch/snacks

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To be given to car pool drivers

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

600Km

Carpool Departure Time:

2:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $154.80 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, April 28, 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:

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
- 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.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$35.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$33.50/person for campsite fees & parking for 1 extra car. Costs are shared based on minimum of three people, if we have six people then there will be a refund.
$1.50 TOC payment processing fee

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Tue, Sep 4 2012.

Make a Payment:

Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

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

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