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Waterfront Trail - Oshawa to Darlington 32 km (7/29/2017)

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: Waterfront Trail, starting at Lakefront Park West in Oshawa
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 29 2017  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:10 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jul 28 2017 10:00:00 AM
Event Duration:about 6 hrs of hiking
Difficulty Rating:D5: 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: 11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: 32 km

PACE: 5.5 km/h (this is a lively pace!)

DIFFICULTY: D5 (because of the distance and pace)

TERRAIN: mainly flat, paved, grass and beach

IF YOU HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY HIKED WITH ME:

This hike is not for beginners, or for hikers who are not in good physical shape
Everyone will be expected to keep up with the group.
If you are new to the TOC, or you have not hiked with me, or your recent TOC hike history
does not include recent hikes that suggest this hike is appropriate for you (20+ km at 5.5 km/h),
SEND ME AN EMAIL describing recent experience you have hiking 20+ km at a quick pace in order to be considered to join this hike.
This is required! No email, no hike.

MAX hikers: about 12 (+ or -)
I set the Maximum Group Size to 4, because I can take 3 passengers, but this event can accommodate about 12 hikers.
Passengers will be added as additional drivers become available

Members on the waiting list who are willing to drive may get priority

You can also drive yourself and meet at the event start

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

ABOUT THE HIKE

Let's walk along the Waterfront Trail, along a mix of paved path, grassy parks, dirt paths and sandy beach. There may be some muddy sections.

This is the route we will take (subject to possible variation based on beach conditions)

  • Start from Lakefront Park West in Oshawa
  • head east along the Waterfront Trail
  • find our usual excellent spot for lunch on the beach
  • continue on to Darlington Provincial Park
  • turn around and head back taking a partially different route
  • ice cream time for those interested (optional)
  • on the drive back we could detour to our usual ice cream parlour at Liverpool Rd

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 630197


Required Items to Bring:
  • Cell phone + whistle
  • Good footwear
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Water 2 - 4 L (as much as you need)
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • first aid kit
  • sun block, hat etc.
  • Snacks + lunch

How to Get There:
Event Directions:


There is a free municipal parking lot ... See picture of parking lot below.

MAP OF STARTING LOCATION

PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION - PARKING LOT

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):95Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:10 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $24.51 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, January 30, 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:
Please arrive before the start time, we will start promptly
This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine, hail or dinosaur invasion

- 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.

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

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