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Hike for a badge! Episode 1 (2/15/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Bruce Trail Caledon section

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 15 2014 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Feb 11 2014 10:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

18 km (7-8 hours incl. travel time)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Dave M
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Who wants a badge? To celebrate the Caledon BT's birthday, they are giving* special edition badges to anyone who completes the whole Caledon section of the Bruce trail (called an "end to end"). So I'm going to post a series 5 hikes that will take us through the entire 71 km of trail. Our hikes will take us through some of the most diverse sections of the Bruce Trail. With deep lush valleys and vast views of Toronto, you will be pleasantly surprised at what you will experience.

Welcome to the first episode in the series of hikes along the Caledon section of the Bruce Trail. The hike will cover the first 18 km of the Caledon trail. We'll be hiking through the world famous Cheltenham Badlands, and the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. While there isn't too much road to cover on this hike, there are right-of-ways which appear hilly on the maps. We'll stop for a lunch break at around the half-way mark.

Here are the Important Details

The hike involves a car-shuttle. Passengers should bring an extra jacket to wear while they wait for the cars (jackets can be left in the car at the end so that you don't need to carry them the whole distance)
Pace is moderate. ~ 4 km / hour is expected. Don't sign up if you want to go really fast.
Maps # 14/15 of the BT guide book. You can purchase individual maps if you don't own the book and want to have them for your own reference. Click here for more information.
Hike goes rain / snow or shine. DO NOT sign up if you don't have rain gear and / or aren't willing to hike in the rain.
In order to get a badge, you need to; a) keep a log of the dates/locations and distances hiked, and b) once complete, send in your logs and $5 to the Caledon Bruce trail to cover shipping / handling costs. You can go here for more information.

Required Items to Bring:
2 L water
icers
hikers
lunch
small back pack

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To be given to car pool drivers at car pool

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $38.70 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, May 2, 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:

TOC membership badges will be available for sale.

FYI,There will be no Tim's pit stop on the way to the event.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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