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Halloween in the Ganaraska Wilderness - Backpack the Montgomery Creek Loop (10/30/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 30 2010, Sun, Oct 31 2010 7:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Oct 5 2010 1:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jennifer M
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Happy Halloween! We will be backpacking the Montgomery Creek Loop in the Ganaraska Wilderness Halloween Weekend. Costumes are encouraged!

This loop backpack is in the Wilderness Section of the Ganaraska Trail. The Ganaraska wilderness is noted for its roughness and the poorly marked nature of the trail (it is not unusual in the wilderness section for trail markers to be vandalized and moved; markers can be painted on rocks where plants have grown over).

We will be heading to the Victoria Bridge Access point and will aim to hike out along Montgomery Creek. The loop is only 12k but is a great chance to see one of Ontario's southernmost wilderness parks (Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands; this is a non-operating park with no services). We will travel to the park Saturday from Toronto and return Sunday evening.

We will be hiking between 2-3k/hr. Keep in mind that hikers are rarely as fast backpacking as they are dayhiking! This trip is open to active TOC members and new backpackers are welcome as long as they have appropriate dayhiking experience. We will be making our campsite along the creek approx. 5-7k into the hike. We will explore the surrounding area as time permits.

Along the way, we will traverse the forest, ravines, beaver dams and lakes. If we're lucky, we may see signs of bears, wolves, foxes, or actually see rare five-lined skinks. Note that there will be some beaver dam crossings; hikers must be prepared for wet feet!

Note that the coordinator's two dogs may be on this trip. Any member wishing to bring their dogs MUST clear this with the coordinator.

Participants should have basic backpacking gear - lightweight gear - such as a backpack and sleeping bag. Gear such as tents and stoves will be shared in common.

A mandatory pre-meeting will be scheduled to discuss the trip and shared gear.

Required Items to Bring:

To be discussed at pre-meeting

* Hiking or Backpacking boots

* Technical wicking clothing and rain gear

* Lightweight but warm sleeping bag

* Stove and cooking gear (shared)

* First Aid Kit

* Back Pack

* Tent (shared)

* Food (shared breakfast, lunch, shared supper, snacks)

* Water Bottles

Recommended Items to Bring:
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To be discussed at pre-meeting

* Poles(optional)

* Camera(optional)

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

360Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $92.88 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, April 28, 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:

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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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