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Slowpoke Hike: Walker Woods (7/1/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Walker Woods, near Uxbridge ON

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jul 1 2009 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jun 30 2009 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

approx. 8 hours (including drive time)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jo
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Distance: 14 km
Terrrain: undulating hills and hollows
Loop hike on Trans-Canada Trail and sidetrails.

From TorontoHiking.com: "The Oak Ridges Moraine is Canada’s largest moraine created when a glacier retreated 10 000 to 12 000 years ago, leaving behind this massive ridge 170 km long ranging in width from two to thirty km. The hills are composed of sandy and gravelly soil with the underlying till or boulder clay protruding at times to form high ridges. Where a large block of ice broke off the glacier, a hole is left when it melted forming a lake, pond or wetland."

This will be a "slowpoke hike", meaning that our goal is not speed; our pace will be a comfortable 3-3.5 km/h on average, with a stop for lunch somewhere along the trail.

Required Items to Bring:
- Hiking boots/shoes
- Water (2L+)
- Lunch/snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Raingear (if rain is forecast)
- Sunscreen/hat

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

GPS: +44° 2' 22.27", -79° 5' 22.20"
Trailhead: N44.03952 W79.08950

From York Mills Subway Station:
1. Head north on Yonge St toward William Carson Crescent (0.9 km)
2. Slight right toward Hwy 401 (signs for 401) (0.2 km)
3. Take the 401 Eastbound ramp (0.4 km)
4. Merge onto Hwy 401 eastbound (31.5 km)
5. Take exit 401 for Regional Rd-31/Westney Rd (0.6 km)
6. Turn left at Westney Rd S (13.5 km)
7. Turn right at 8th Concession Rd (2.2 km)
8. Turn left at 4th Sideline (4.0 km)
9. Continue on Uxbridge Rd (4.2 km)
Destination will be on the left. There is free parking in the roadside lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $30.96 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, May 13, 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:

If we are short of carpool drivers, they will get priority on the waiting list.
- 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!
*Note: - Hike will run rain or shine. Please come prepared for the weather!