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Secord Pond 22 km (12/10/2016)

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: Secord Pond - Goodwood
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 10 2016  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 9 2016 10:00:00 AM
Event Duration:about 5 hrs of hiking (including lunch on the trail)
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Arnie
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:4
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 16 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: 22 km

PACE: 5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: 4

ICERS: we may need icers for this hike if winter hits in the next few days. Be prepared. You should keep icers in your pack during the winter months.

Max participants: about 12, depending on # of drivers, passengers, and those who will meet at event

Members on the waiting list who are willing to drive may get first priority.
Passengers will be added as drivers become available.

DRIVERS, WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE ANSWER THE CARPOOL QUESTION REGARDING THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE IN YOUR CAR!!!

  • This is a great hike with lots of varied terrain and sights.
  • cows, a pond, a dam, brooks, creeks, an old cabin in the woods, boardwalks, catwalks, natural forest, beautiful planted pine groves, an old barn and silo, an impressive ridge, and a pet cemetery.
  • We will hike along part of the main trail and side trails of the Oak Ridges Trail

For more info about the Oak Ridges Trail Association CLICK HERE


For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 573437



Required Items to Bring:
  • cell phone
  • whistle
  • Good footwear
  • Water 2 - 3L (as much as you need)
  • Weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Snacks + lunch
  • icers / traction devices

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Carpooling? Please arrive BEFORE the departure time. If you are late, you will miss the carpool, and the hike.

If you choose to meet at the hike start, please arrive BEFORE the start time, we will not wait for late comers.

MAP OF DRIVING FROM CARPOOL TO START OF HIKE


Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):90Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $23.22 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, April 25, 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:

Photo credit: Arnie's daughter

This hike will go forth rain, snow or shine

Don't get left behind! Please arrive early, we will start promptly, and I will not answer my cell phone once we begin hiking.


- 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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- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.


 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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