Victoria Day Hike - Rouge River Conservation Area (11 km) - Mon, May 19 2014

Victoria Day Hike - Rouge River Conservation Area (11 km) (5/19/2014)

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: Rouge River Conservation Area
Date(s) & Time:Mon, May 19 2014  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sun, May 18 2014 12:00:00 AM
Event Duration:5 hrs including carpool time, approx 4 hours of hiking (with lunch)
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Julianne L
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 14 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:2
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 15 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Come explore the beautiful Rouge River Valley. There are a few steep climbs with one steep descent and some rolling hills. Some very nice lookout points and great scenery, and one of these points will serve as a lunch stop. There ARE facilities on the trail :-)

We will be hiking at approximately 4km/hr, and we'll stick together as a group. We can break into slower and faster groups assigning a lead and a sweep, but it will be necessary to wait for everyone to group back together at all lookouts, trail changes and intersections. So if you are a really fast hiker who doesn't like to wait, this is not the hike for you. This hike is suitable for intermediate hikers and beginner hikers who have some experience and are ready to challenge themselves. Due to the terrain and the length, it is not suitable for beginners with no trail experience.

Members willing to drive may get priority on the hike. Although the hike indicates a maximum of 2 participants, I will add passengers once I have a sufficient number of drivers. Due to the number of no shows and last minute drop outs on my events, coordinator may be selective and use participant attendance records to choose attendees.

NO SHOWS: Anyone dropping out after the registration cutoff will receive an AUTOMATIC NO SHOW - no exceptions. Please respect the people on the waiting list and if you can't attend, remove yourself BEFORE the cutoff time to give others time to adjust their lives and join in. Thanks in advance!


Required Items to Bring:
  • Water (2L+)
  • Lunch/snacks
  • Good hiking shoes
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Raingear (if rain is forecast)
  • Trekking pole(s)

How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Directions will be given to car pool drivers. For those meeting at the event, take the Meadowvale exit off the 401 heading north towards the Toronto Zoo. Stay right, and you will see the signs for Rouge River Conservation Area. The parking area is opposite the signs for the Toronto Zoo parking.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):37Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $9.55 (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:
Please be respectful of the drivers' cars and bring a bag to store muddy footwear for the return journey - and something clean to wear on your feet for the way back.
- 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:

  • Hike runs if light precipitation is forecast; otherwise, it will be rescheduled with those signed up getting priority for the new date.