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Bruce Trail Series Part 20: 12 km - Credit Valley Footpath (11/22/2015)

PRE-REGISTRATION 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.

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:

Hike

Event Location:

Georgetown

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Nov 22 2015 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Nov 19 2015 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

all day

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Galina S
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

PLEASE READ ALL BEFORE SIGNING UP. This is an all day event. We hope to be back at carpool location by early evening, but don't sign up to this event, if you need to be back home by a definite time. Note that the hiking distance has been modified to be about 12 km (and not 16 as originally posted). Route was modified by removing the 4km hike along the road.

We will pick up the Credit Valley Footpath a 12 km long side trail of Bruce Trail at Silver Creek Conservation area. This is a challenging yet, hopefully very interesting and scenic side trail hike into the historic past of the area. We go onto the footpath along the Credit River that takes us up and down the embankment to the ruins of the Paper Mill, to remnants of a the dam, while climbing and descending the the steep walls (with as much as 40-metre-high climbs) of the valley several times until we reach the ruins of Barber Dynamo which in 1880 provided power to the paper mill upstream.

I've not hiked this trail, but from what I read, it sounds challenging. The hiking pace will be approximately 4 km per hour OR LESS. I am a slow hiker, making frequent stops to take photos :) Please be prepared to respect my style of hiking. Thanks. We will hike as a group, and thus, wait as necessary for everyone, If you think you'll have uncontrollable urges to be constantly on the move or to sprint ahead, this is NOT an event for you. Speedsters will be put at the back of the line.

The trails may be muddy/wet and slippery. Make sure you have proper foot ware and dress for the weather. I don't know what the conditions will be like on the day of the event, but due to steep descents and ascents, so that you are prepared, you must also have icers or crampons or traction attachments to your boots. If I think there be risk of ice/snow on the day of the hike, I will check, at the carpool, that you have icers in your pack. If you don't you will not be permitted to come along. Period. So, BEFORE you sign up, please ensure you have them, just in case, due to weather, you need to use them. If you don't know what they are, here is one example..http://www.mec.ca/product/5015- 800/stabilicers-lite-cleat-traction-device/?q=traction There are many others.

Please ensure you can hike the distance over the steep up/down and wet terrain at the specified pace BEFORE you sign up.

BE PREPARED: We will be hiking rain/snow or shine. Also bring a change of boots/shoes in case your feet get wet.

The event involves a car shuttle. Those who are willing to drive will be moved preferentially off the waiting list. The event may be cancelled if there are not enough drivers signed up, or alternative plan be proposed. More participants will be added if there are enough drivers.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking boots and spare pair to change for the road home.
Comfortable layers of walking clothes
Lunch
Icers/Crampons
2 L Water and snacks
flashlight/headlamp

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

Camera
Hiking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

will be provided to the carpool drivers

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

105Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $27.09 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 27, 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:

- 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.

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

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

Event may be cancelled if the weather is really inclement