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Bruce Trail/Dundas Valley (12/27/2009)

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: Near Hamilton
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Dec 27 2009  10:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 25 2009 1:00:00 PM
Event Duration:6 hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Simon Pauze
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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:6
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This hike is about 18 km through the Dundas Valley Conservation Area.

We will park most of the cars near Tiffany Falls, and from there we will follow the trail through Sherman Falls, Hermitage Falls, Heritage Falls and other places of Dundas Conservation Area. We will end up at Davidson Boulevard, so there will be a car shuttle.

We will have lunch at some point, whenever we get hungry and we found a beautiful place to stop.

We should finish the hike by 3pm and return to Kipling at 4pm approximately.

Important:

  • We will be hiking at 4.0 km/h pace for 5-6 hours. Please don't sign up if you are not comfortable with keeping this pace (either you are a beginner, slower or faster hiker).
  • This event will take place rain or shine. Please don't sign up if you don't like to hike in rain conditions.
  • Previous TOC hiking experience (D4) or equivalent is a pre-requisite.
  • Check the TTC schedule to make sure you can get to the carpool on time.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking shoes/boots
  • Cash for carpooling
  • Water
  • Lunch&snacks
  • Warm clothing
    Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
    • Camera
    • Hat & Mitts
    • Good mood to have a lot of fun!

    How to Get There:
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):160Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $41.28 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, May 10, 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 note if you are bringing a dog(s), and which breed.
    - 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.
    - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
    - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

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

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!