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Camping at Bruce Peninsula National Park (Backcountry) (6/1/2007)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Bruce Peninsula National Park (Near Tobermory, ON)

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jun 1 2007, Sat, Jun 2 2007, Sun, Jun 3 2007 4:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, May 14 2007 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 Nights

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Mel Tan
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Member Cost:

$30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is not a beginner-friendly trip. It's a difficult trip with some hard and fast paces along the trail as we'll have to do 14 km in a day with our gear. I've never been to Bruce Peninsula before, so it will be as much of an adventure for me as it will be for everyone.

A pre-meeting for this trip will be organized for Tuesday May 15th. If you are unable to make the pre-meeting you must contact me to make alternative arrangements or you will be dropped for the trip and may not be entitled to a refund. Please bring your waivers and payment for this event to the pre-meeting. We will be discussing car pooling arrangements, trip expectation and route, food planning and shopping, and equipment. I may request you to bring your equipment to the pre-meeting in order to confirm suitability. If you're unable to haul it to the meeting then it's unreasonable to expect that you will be able to do so for the trip. I'll be able to advise you on purchases you may need to make for missing equipment.

Friday June 1: Drive from Toronto to Bruce Peninsula and camp out at Storm Haven, which is a short ~2km walk from Cypress Lake on Horse Lake Trail. We may have to do this in the dusk or dark, so be prepared with a headlamp. This trail skirts the eastern side of Horse Lake and wanders through a great diversity of habitats (i.e. marsh, lake edge, woodland shoreline). The trail ends at a boulder beach on Georgian Bay on the Bruce Trail. Following the boulder beach for 300 m, and then the Trail continues east through a northern-type bush and onto a limestone shelf with a short path that leads down to Storm haven Overnight Rest Area (km 154.2).

Storm Haven Campsite - km 154.2 of Bruce Trail: A short path leads down to the shore where there are eight tent platforms, animal-proof storage boxes and a composting toilet. No fires please. Use a portable stove. Group camping is not permitted.

Saturday June 2: Wake up early to backpack to our campsite at High Dump, which is approximately 12 km. The trail heads eastward to Cave Point and onto a limestone shelf. We will be clinging along the edge of the escarpment where this section between km 151.1 and km 156.2 is considered to be the most rugged and challenging hike along the whole length of the Bruce Trail. This is an extremely rugged and remote section of the Trail with no access to water for 7 km, so please take care and have those water bottles ready! There are some several excellent lookouts here and we should be eating lunch along the way.

High Dump Campsite - km 144.6 of Bruce Trail: This short side 200 m trail starts at km 144.6 and follow an old logging track to reach an emergency shelter. The trail then descends the scarp beside the remains of a dry log flume to reach a camping area.

Sunday June 3: Wake up early to trek back the way we came to Cypress Lake. This will be a long trek back, ~14 km. We will then drive back home to Toronto in the evening.

See Map 39 in the Bruce Trail Reference Guide for a layout of the land. Everyone must be prepared to carry all that they need and use. Pack in, pack out. It will be necessary for everyone to carry their fair share in their backpacks. Event registration preferences will also be given to those not planning on attending the other Bruce Peninsula trip to give everyone a fair chance.

Required Items to Bring:
You will carry what you bring, so pack light.

Backpack 50-60L
Hiking Boots
Suitable clothing for weather + spare
Whistle
Sleeping Bag
Toiletries + Toilet Paper
Headlamp
Nalgene wide-mouth water bottles or hydration bladder (total capacity should be or exceed 2L)
Cup, Bowl, Eating Utensils
Food - will be discussed at pre-meeting

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

First-aid Kit
Knife
Stove + Lighter
Pots + Cookware
Tent
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Hat + Bug Net?
Water filter/treatment
Garbage Bag
Sandals
Gloves
Camera

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

560Km

Carpool Departure Time:

4:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $144.48 (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:

National Parks do not allow fires. No dogs will be allowed on this trip. See Map 39 in the Bruce Trail Reference Guide for a layout of the land. Everyone must be prepared to carry all that they need and use. Pack in, pack out. It will be necessary for everyone to carry their fair share in their backpacks.

Event registration preferences will also be given to those not planning on attending the other Bruce Peninsula trip to give everyone a fair chance. Preferences will also be given to drivers if more are needed for passengers and their gear. If you're driving, please include the total number of people (including the driver) that you can fit along with their gear.

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$30.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Reservations for one campsite each at High Dump, one night at Storm Haven, and parking. Gas usage will be calculated during the trip.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Mon, May 14 2007.

Make a Payment:

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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: No refunds permitted unless another suitable person can take your place on this trip.