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Pre-20-Smackers Hike: Hilton Falls & Mount Kelso (30km @ 5km/h) (1/19/2013)

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 will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

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: Milton, ON
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 19 2013  7:25 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jan 10 2013 11:00:00 PM
Event Duration:9 hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Justin H
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Member Cost:$6.25/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:9
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The Plan: Hike!

Distance: Approximately 30km

Speed: Julian (5-5.5km/h)

Terrain and Surface: Natural surfaces, rocky & hilly sections

Estimated Hiking Time: 7-8 hours

Notes:

  • If you come on a winter hike, you should always have a pair of icers in your pack. You won't have to use them very often, but when it is icy on the trail, you'll need them. The icer is held to your boot with a set of Velcro straps, and keeps you from slipping and sliding. You can purchase good quality icers at MEC.
  • This hike is suitable for advanced hikers. Hikers coming on this event must have a D4 and/or D5 level of experience and be able to maintain a 5 km/hr pace over variable terrain (up hills), you will be on the wait list until this is confirmed by Justin.
  • We will be going rain, snow or shine.

    • Itinerary:

    We will hike the Hilton Falls Conservation Area loop for 23.5 km and then hike Kelso mountain for another 7.7km



    Sights:
    Escarpment, Lookout views of (Kelso, Milton, Toronto), Golf course, Quarry, Fissures, Reservoir, Gorge, Water Falls.

    We'll start from the Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot. There will be a park entrance fee of $6.50.

    Those willing to drive and future D6 hikers will be given preference on the waiting list.



    Required Items to Bring:
  • Water (2.5-3L)
  • LUNCH & snacks
  • Good hiking shoes/boots
  • Weather appropriate active, layered clothing
  • Icers/crampons
  • Enthusiasm!
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Sunscreen
  • Hiking Poles
  • Camera

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:
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    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):110Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $28.38 (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:

    - 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.

    Cost & Payment:
    Member Cost:$6.25/Person
    Cost Includes:Admission to enter Hilton Falls Conservation.
    http://www.conservationhalton.ca/ShowCategory. cfm?subCatID=908
    Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
     
    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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