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Backus Woods (10/17/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Simcoe - SW ontario, near Lake Erie

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 17 2015 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 15 2015 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

4 hrs (14 Km)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Cordelia
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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:

Yes

Itinerary:

Enjoy a visit to Backus, where history meets nature! The hike combines a hike through the Backus Woods along the visit to the Heritage Village located in Southwestern Ontario.

Backus Woods is a spectacular older-growth Carolinian forest where some of the oldest living trees in Ontario are found. Variety of tree species including black oak, beech, sugar maple, red maple and red pine. You will see Tulip Trees, Flowering Dogwood, Sassafrass, American Chestnut along with many other ferns and wild flowers. There is a also variety of bird species, Chickadee, Salamander, Woodpecker, Warbler, Owl, Eastern Hognose and a haven for at-risk species.

Hike will be at a moderate pace and the terrain has rolling hills and wetland areas.

Required Items to Bring:
hiking shoes or boots
water
weather appropriate clothes

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the 401 or QEW, exit onto HWT 403 towards Hamilton/Brantford
At exit Fairview Dr, keep RIGHT onto Ramp
Turn LEFT (West) onto Fairview Dr
Turn LEFT (South) onto HWY 24 (King George Road)
Bear LEFT (South) onto HWY 2 [HWY 24]
Turn RIGHT (South-West) onto HWY 24
Turn LEFT (South) onto HWY 24
At Simcoe, stay on HWY 24 [Norfolk St N]
Passing East Quarter Line, watch carefully for a small Backus Woods sign on left
Turn LEFT (South) into narrow bush road to parking lot

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $77.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, January 29, 2025). 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.
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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!