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Backpacking overnight in Bruce Peninsula National Park (6/20/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Bruce Peninsula National Park (Near Tobermory, ON)

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jun 20 2014 6:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 14 2014 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

Friday evening to Sunday evening-2 Nights

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Tamal D
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Member Cost:

$30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 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:

The Bruce Peninsula National Park is situated on the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula, between Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. The beautiful park, with a size of 155 square kilometres at the tip of the Niagara Escarpment, consists of limestone cliffs, caves and underground streams, and ancient forests with some of the oldest trees in Canada.

This overnight backpacking trip is aimed at moderate hiking and those who are new to backpacking, although experienced backpackers are welcome, too.

We'll be hiking up to 7-10 kilometres a day -- into our backcountry campsite is at Storm Haven on Saturday and back out along the same trail on Sunday. So it's not an extremely long hike, but it can be challenging, with rocky terrain that can be slippery in wet weather. We'll go at a slow to moderate pace and aim to make a full day of it.

It could be easy to twist an ankle so everyone must wear sturdy backpacking boots.

We will leave Toronto on Friday evening and drive to Cyprus Lake campground in the park, spending Friday night there. After breakfast on Saturday, we will backpack to "Storm Haven."

Campfires are not permitted so we will cook all food on backpacking stoves and all drinking water must be treated. We will camp on the provided tent platforms in the backcountry and hang our food in case of bears.

A pre-meeting for this trip will be held on Monday, June 13, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at a location TBD to discuss car pooling arrangements, trip expectation and route, food planning and equipment. Please note we have another group on the same location on friday night but would be camping in different location for Saturday night. Preference would be given for Car drivers.

Required Items to Bring:
You will carry what you bring, so pack light.

Backpack 50-60L
Hiking Boots
Suitable clothing for weather + spare
Whistle
Sleeping Bag and pad
Toiletries + Toilet Paper
Headlamp
Nalgene wide-mouth water bottles or hydration bladder (total capacity should be or exceed 2L)
Cup, Bowl, Eating Utensils
Food - will be discussed at pre-meeting
To share: tents, cooking pots, stoves.

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

First-aid Kit
Knife
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Hat + Bug Net
Water filter/treatment
Garbage Bag
Sandals
Gloves
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Get on ON-427 N from Dundas St W
Head southwest on St Albans Rd toward Aukland Rd
St Albans Rd turns slightly right and becomes Aukland Rd
Turn left onto Dundas St W
Slight right to merge onto ON-427 N
Merge onto ON-427 N
Take the ON-401 W exit on the left
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for QEW/Hamilton/Ontario 403/Ontario 410/Brampton
Take exit 344 toward Brampton
Merge onto ON-410 N
Continue onto Hurontario St/ON-10
Continue to follow ON-10
Turn left onto ON-10/ON-89 W (signs for Shelburne/Collingwood/Owen Sound)
Turn right onto Owen Sound St/ON-10 (signs for Dundalk)
Continue to follow ON-10
Slight right onto Garafraxa St/ON-10/ON-6 N
Continue to follow ON-10/ON-6 N
Turn left onto Grey County Rd 18 (signs for Grey Road 18/Kilsyth/Springmount/ON-6 N)
Turn right to stay on Grey County Rd 18 (signs for ON-6 N/Springmount)
Continue onto ON-6 N
Turn right onto Bruce St/ON-6 N (signs for Ontario 6 N/Wiarton/Tobermory)
Continue to follow ON-6 N
Turn right onto Chi sin tib dek Rd and follow until you reach Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor Centre

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

570Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $147.06 (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:

National Parks do not allow fires. See Map 39 in the Bruce Trail Reference Guide for a layout of the land. Everyone must be prepared to carry all that they need and use. Pack in, pack out. It will be necessary for everyone to carry their fair share in their backpacks.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$30.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Reservations per person based on 6 people for one campsite each at Cyprus Lake and High Dump, parking. This does not include carpool cost, food or any gear rentals (tent, etc.) needed.

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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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