Last Minute Hike - Apple Blossoms at Forks of the Credit & Cataract Falls - Sat, May 21 2016

Last Minute Hike - Apple Blossoms at Forks of the Credit & Cataract Falls (5/21/2016)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Caledon
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 21 2016  11:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 20 2016 10:00:00 PM
Event Duration:4 hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Erik S
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 19 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 15 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Forks of the Credit Provincial Park is where the cliffs and crevasses of the rugged Niagara Escarpment meet the rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The park features the excitement of the Credit River, as it narrows and rushes through a deep gorge, plunging over a falls. Geological features that were deposited or carved out by retreating glaciers including some kettle lakes surround the river. The park also includes some of the upland, rolling pasture land that is typical of much of southern Ontario.

We'll follow the main Bruce and Trans Canada trails. Distance covered will be approximately 8 km. We'll pick a nice spot to snack on the trail by the river and falls.

While this is not a slow-poke hike as such, it is fairly easy and we won't be going at any "great pace", so all participants will have no trouble staying with the group for the duration of the event.


Required Items to Bring:

  • Water (at least half a liter)
  • snacks
  • Sufficient $$$ for Carpool and Ontario Parks Parking (total approx $12 total)
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

  • weather appropriate clothing
  • sunscreen
  • bugspray

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

  • TTC:
    1. Take University line north to Downsview Station
    2. Meet at the Passenger Drop-Off Point outside the station entrance
  • Car from 401:
    1. Head north on Allen Road to Sheppard Ave
    2. Turn right on Sheppard
    3. Turn right into the station entranceway
  • Car from 407:
    1. Head south on Dufferin Road to Sheppard Ave
    2. Turn left on Sheppard
    3. Turn right into the station entranceway
  • Carpool drivers, take the first right and proceed to the Passenger Drop-Off point to meet the event coordinator
  • Non-Carpool drivers, please leave your car in the parking lot, which is free at the weekend - drive past the Passenger Drop-Off entrance to get to the parking lot entrance

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):110Km
Carpool Departure Time: 10:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $28.38 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, November 21, 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:
Hike will run rain or shine.
- 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.
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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!