37. Forks Of The Credit (LS) (18.5 KM) - Sat, Dec 18 2021

37. Forks Of The Credit (LS) (18.5 KM) (12/18/2021)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 16400 Creditview Rd - 1 hour north of Toronto
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 18 2021  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 17 2021 9:55:00 AM
Event Duration:5-6 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Fletcher
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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:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

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EVENT DETAILS

This is my 1st time leading this version of the longer Forks of the Credit south route hike. The terrain is variable, with hilly and rocky sections.

This hike has a nice lookout and a view of a waterfall (from two different angles).

    EVENT STATS
  • Distance: 18 KM
  • Trail vs Road: 14 vs 4
  • Elevation Range: 150 Meters
  • Challenging Climbs of Note: 2 hills, 1 flight of stairs
  • Largest Ascent: 150 m
  • Challenges: Can be muddy this time of the year, very rocky in some areas, especially up the Devil's Pulpit
  • Highlights: Waterfall in Forks of the Credit & Lookout at the top of the Devil's Pulpit
  • Washrooms: 2 (pass one if them twice)

If you cannot walk the entire distance, please do not sign up for this hike.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE TOC'S CURRENT COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS THAT THERE IS NO CARPOOL FOR THIS HIKE

I usually carry a pair of icers with me from the first snowfall of the year until the end of April, so I recommend having a pair in your pack to deal with any potential ice.
You can find the pair I use, 'here from Amazon'.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Mask / Face Covering
  • Hiking boots / Shoes
  • Water 1-2 L and snacks
  • Weather appropriate clothing
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • A smile.
  • First aid kit
  • Whistle
  • Icers / Traction Devices Badge
  • Change of footwear for after the hike

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Event Location: Approx Address - 16400 Creditview Rd, Belfountain - 43°47'32.5"N 79°58'35.7"W

    Please note that my event directions are from SHEPPARD WEST STATION.
    To change the map to options that better suit you, please click "MORE OPTIONS" link the 'Driving Directions' map (below) and then you can add your own address into the search.

    • Leaving Sheppard West - take the Allen Road south to the 401.
    • Travel west along Highway 401 to Highway 410 (15 KM)
    • Merge with Highway 410 and follow it North for approx. 35 km (NOTE: HWY 410 will eventually turn into HWY 10)
    • -Turn Left at the traffic light for King Street, Regional Road #9 and travel for about 4 km.
    • Turn right onto Creditview Road and travel north for about 8 km until the end of the road. At the dead end, you'll find sideroad parking.

      Please note that if you're following your GPS, it will advise you to follow the Grange Sideroad, please do not follow the Grange Sideroad as its closed from November 1 to April 30 each year.

    WARNING: There are no washrooms at the start point of this event. My best suggestion closest to the hike is the Cheltenham General Store in the town of Cheltenham, located on Creditview Road.

    INTERACTIVE DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
    By clicking on the blue arrow below that reads "DIRECTIONS" , you can input your own location to google maps and then use the directions provided to get to the location in the easiest way possible.

    Map Of Parking Area

    Picture of Meeting Location


    Notes:

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    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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