Geocaching the Seaton Trail (20 km 4-4.5 km/hr) - Sat, Aug 30 2014

Geocaching the Seaton Trail (20 km 4-4.5 km/hr) (8/30/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Seaton Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 30 2014 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 28 2014 11:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

7 hours ~ 20 km

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Stacy
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The Seaton Trail is a wonderful hiking trail on the EAST side of the city (for once!) It doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves, likely due to its relatively short distance, but it has its own challenges and beauty that we’ll explore during this hike.

We will start at the south end and go UP (north to Whitevale, where the bridge is closed). That’s about 10 km the one way, mostly uphill. We’ll stop for lunch before heading back (down) to the cars, another 10 km.

But this is a hike with a twist. We’ll be geocaching on the way up. That means we get to make plenty of rest breaks while we stop and hunt for the hidden caches. Don’t know what geocaching is? Or heard of it but still are not sure what to do? Check out this page & video from geocaching.com to learn more!

What you should know before you sign up:

You don’t need to bring a GPS, I will have mine, and it’s enough for us all to participate in hunting for caches.
Total hike distance will be ~ 20 km. So you must be able to hike that distance on hilly terrain.
We'll be hiking ~4 - 4.5 km / hr
On the way up, we’ll be making at least 6 stops to hunt for geocaches, so if you just want a non-stop hike, this is NOT for you!
On the way down, we will likely just keep going, since we will have already found the caches on the way up
Weather: if it’s calling for light rain, the hike WILL GO. Heavy, persistent rain in the forecast and it’ll probably be cancelled.
Anyone meeting at the event should be there for 11AM sharp
Car Pool leaves at 10:30 AM SHARP

Required Items to Bring:
water
lunch / snacks
good hiking shoes/boots
car pool money (passengers)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
gps/smartphone
tradeables
hiking poles
camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Given to car pool drivers at event

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

60Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $15.48 (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:

- 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!