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Crawford Conservation Area (15k @ 5k/hr) (2/23/2014)

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:

Milton

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 23 2014 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 21 2014 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Rahul
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 19 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Terrain: Variable. Rocky outcrops, forested areas, meadows & escarpment ascent/descent. There are a few landmarks of interest - a lookout, Crawford lake and a replica of Iroquai village. Length of the hike is 15 km, average pace is 5 km/h. Bruce Trail Map 11.

Route: Start @ 102.3 on the main trail. Follow main trail north till 111.6. Break for lunch. Return by side trails (Leech Bypass & Crawford lake). Brief stopover at the lake/village.

This hike is suitable for experienced intermediate or advanced hikers. Hikers coming on this event should have D4 level experience. This means previous experience of 15 - 20 km hikes and an average pace of 5 km/hr. If you don't have a history with the TOC, please include some comments in the notes about your hiking experience.

Those willing to drive (mention # of passengers) and regular hikers will be given preference on the waiting list.

Required Items to Bring:

Good Hiking Shoes
water (2L)
Lunch/Snacks
Weather appropriate clothing (layers)
Carpool money

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

Icers
Change of shoes/socks after the event
Gaiters

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Downsview, take Allen Road south to 401. Travel west on 401 for about 50 km and take the exit to Guelph Line. Exit # is 312.

Travel south on Guelph line for 4.2 km and turn right on Conservation Road. Continue another 1.5 km and take the first left. You will be on Twiss Rd. Travel another 1.3 km to the parking spot on the roadside. There will be parking space for 3 cars each on both sides of the road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

126Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $32.51 (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:

Carpool cost is the vehicle expense. It’s not cost per person. Per person will be much lower depending on the # of vehicles and people involved.

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- 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!