Bond Lake Walkaround 20 km - Sat, Feb 27 2016

Bond Lake Walkaround 20 km (2/27/2016)

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: Parking lot at 365 Old Colony Rd, Richmond Hill
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 27 2016  10:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:50 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 26 2016 10:30:00 AM
Event Duration:6 - 7 hours (includes driving from & to carpool location)
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Arnie
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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:4
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
DISTANCE: 20 km

PACE: 5+ km/h

DIFFICULTY: D4

MAX hikers: about 12 (+ or -)

I set the Maximum Group Size to 4, because I can take 3 passengers, but this event can accommodate about 12 hikers.

This hike will be along the Oak Ridges Trail, a combo of "there and back" with a loop and a 1/2 around Bond Lake.
There will be a few hills, and many flat sections

We'll stop for a lunch break on the trail by the lake

DRIVERS, WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE ANSWER THE CARPOOL QUESTION REGARDING THE # OF PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE IN YOUR CAR!!!

Members on the waiting list who are willing to drive will get first priority.
Passengers will be added as drivers become available.
Alternatively, you can meet us at the hike starting location.

For an interactive Route Map, of the map at the top of this page

enter Route # 496385 and click Load route AFTER CLICKING HERE



Required Items to Bring:
  • water about 2 L
  • weather appropriate clothing
  • suitable hiking footwear
  • change of footwear for after the hike, if carpooling
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • lunch, snacks
  • cell phone
  • whistle

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

MAP OF CARPOOL TO HIKE START LOCATION

PICTURE OF HIKE START LOCATION (TRAIL HEAD)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):52Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:50 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $13.42 (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:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

DON'T get left behind! Please arrive early, the carpool will depart promptly, and we will start hiking promptly.

If you are late, you will miss the carpool, and the hike.

If you choose to meet at the event, we will not wait for late comers.


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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!