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108. HOCKLEY VALLEY (S) (12 KM) (2/25/2023)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

794110 3rd Line EHS, Orangeville

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 25 2023 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 24 2023 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

less than 4.5 hours for the hike and 1.5 hrs for the carpool each way

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

By signing up for this event, you agree to, and acknowledge, the following:

Should this event involve a car pool, you will wear a face mask at all times when inside a vehicle

EVENT DETAILS

THE CARPOOL LEAVES VAUGHAN METROPOLITAN CENTRE STATION @ 9:30 AM

This is my first time leading this particular shorter route via Hockley Valley Provincial Reserve.
However, I've lead all the sections of this hike 8 times before.
This fun hike is pretty hilly utilizing the main Bruce Trail and 2 side trails.

Please bring a lunch and at least 1-2 Litres of water.
We'll stop for lunch along the trail.

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

EVENT STATS

Distance: 12 KM
Terrain: Single track dirt trails and former dirt roads.
Trail vs Road: 12 km vs 0 km
Elevation Range: 100 meters
Challenging Climbs of Note: 6 climbs of at least 50 meters
Largest Climb: 85 meters
Washrooms: None
Highlights: 'Pretty river sections'

Those willing to drive, will get first priority on the wait list, should they be needed.
DRIVERS, WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE ANSWER THE CARPOOL QUESTION REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE IN YOUR CAR!!!

For those of you choosing to meet at the event location, instead of the carpool, please ensure that you come on time

I’ve set the maximum event count at 1 as I don’t want to add anyone to the event until I have enough carpool drivers to accommodate passengers.
I will try accommodate up to 25 people.

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 or face covering for carpool
hiking boots or hiking shoes
2L of water
snacks and lunch
weather appropriate clothing
$9.00 to $19.00 to cover the cost of the carpool for passengers

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

A smile

First Aid Kit

Whistle

Change of clothes and/or footwear for post hike

Icers or traction devices

$20 for your 2023 TOC Badge

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The closest approximate address is 794110 3rd Line EHS, Orangeville - 43°59'32.8"N 80°02'53.2"W

Please note that my event directions are from Vaughan Metropolitan Centre 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.

Follow Highway 7 (WEST) for 1 KM.

Follow Highway 400 (NORTH) for 27 KM

Leave the highway at Highway 9 (exit # 55) towards Orangeville.

Turn left (WEST) onto Highway 9 for 32 KM.

Turn right (NORTH) onto Airport Road for 7 KM.
However, if you turn left, you can use the washroom at Starbucks before continuing north on Airport Road.

Turn left (WEST) onto Hockley Road (RR 7) for 5 KM.

Turn right (NORTH) onto 3rd Line EHS for 1 KM - Its the road after 4th Line EHS.

There will be side road parking on the right (EAST) side of the road, there will be a sign for Hockley Valley across the road.
If you get to Dunby Road, you've gone 2 KM too far or if you gone to the main entrance for Hockley Valley on Hockley Road, then you won't find the group

POTENTIAL WASHROOM STOP
The closest washroom is a Starbucks, located on the South-West corner of Highway 9 and Airport Road.
To access, just turn left onto Airport Road and then right into the Starbucks
To get back on track, just turn left onto Airport Road and travel north

INTERACTIVE DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
By clicking on the blue writing below that reads "MORE OPTIONS" , you can input your own location into 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

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

146Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $37.67 (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:

Please ensure that you check the 'TTC service updates website' for any potential closures.

Please arrive on time, I will turn off my cell phone once the hike begins.

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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!