The Side Trails of Hockley Valley (28km, 5 km/h) - Sat, Oct 8 2011

The Side Trails of Hockley Valley (28km, 5 km/h) (10/8/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Hockley Valley Provincial Park, Bruce Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 8 2011 7:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 6 2011 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

10 hours (including driving)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Daniel Parker
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The terrain is hilly and challenging. Length of hike is 28 km, pace 5 km/h. Map 18.

This hike is suitable for strong intermediate or advanced hikers.Hikers coming on this event are expected to have, preferably, D5 level experience, or minimally, D4 level experience on the hike leader's events. Participants should have previous experience on 25-30k hikes, and must be able to hike at a continuous pace of 5 km/h. If you don't have a history with the TOC, please include some comments in the notes about your hiking experience. All partipants will be screened.

We will follow a combination of main trail and side trails to complete a large loop encircling both sides of the beautiful and hilly Valley. Total ascent is over 1000 meters up and down valleys. Highights are the "three sisters". We'll take in all the side trails along the route to make up the distance - the Tom East, the Glen Cross, the Snell Loop, the Hockley Heights, the Hemlock Ridge, the Glacier Valley and the Peter Beecham side trails.

Please be at the car pool ten minutes early, we need to make an early start.

Members willing to drive will get priority on the wait list.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes/boots
3-4 litres of water
Lunch / Snacks
Sunscreen
Weather appropriate technical clothing
Whistle

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

Head lamp (shorter days)
Cell phone in zip lock bag

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

160Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $41.28 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, January 30, 2025). 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.

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