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DAYHIKE: Backus Carolinian Forest (13.5km|4.5km/hr) (5/12/2019)
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: | CARPOOL: Passenger pick-up at Kipling subway station DESTINATION: Backus Woods, Norfolk County | |||||||||||||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sun, May 12 2019 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:05 AM *log in for location*) | |||||||||||||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, May 10 2019 11:55:00 PM | |||||||||||||||||
Event Duration: | 7 hours | |||||||||||||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | |||||||||||||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Mike K
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, 14 And Older Only | |||||||||||||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 17 | |||||||||||||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 16 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||||||||||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | |||||||||||||||||
Itinerary: | ||||||||||||||||||
NOTE: PLEASE ADD YOURSELF TO
THE WAITING
LIST. I will add more spots as more drivers sign-
up
to participate in the carpool for the hike. Waiting list
preference will go
to new members (5 or fewer events) first.
DRIVERS, WHEN YOU SIGN UP,
PLEASE WRITE IN THE NOTES SECTION, THE AMOUNT
OF
PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE IN YOUR CAR! If this is
not completed, you may be moved to the wait line
until this question is answered
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 also variety of bird species, Chickadee,
Salamander, Woodpecker, Warbler, Owl, Eastern
Hognose and a haven for at-risk species.
This is a D3 hike for the pace and length. Please pack a light lunch with you. We will take a short break for lunch during our hike. This is an 13.5 km hike. The hike (include breaks) will take 3-3.5 hours. Driving will take approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes each way.
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How to Get There: | ||||||||||||||||||
Event Directions: | DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS: Please meet at passenger pick-up at Kipling subway station passenger pick-up before 10:00 AM, as we are leaving at 10:05AM SHARP. This is the route drivers will take. It will take about 1 hour and 45 minutes to drive from the station to Backus Woods. MAP OF BACKUS WOODS TRAILShttp://norfolk.maps.arc gis.com/apps/webappviewe r/index.html? id=ffb64f3519b44a49a87fe5ae88291d9d&find=Backus %25Woods%25Trail%25System | |||||||||||||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 300Km | |||||||||||||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 10:05 AM | |||||||||||||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | |||||||||||||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for directions | |||||||||||||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $77.40 (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: | ||||||||||||||||||
NOTE: PLEASE ADD YOURSELF TO
THE WAITING
LIST. - 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! |