GTA Hiking & Stuff

Note: If you missed us at the Christmas Hike, we are continuing to collect socks until mid-January for SOCKs, (https://www.sockswarminghearts.com/) and am asking everyone to bring a package of socks which we will be donating to the local SOCKs chapter.

Last year, we donated 2 bags full of socks, so would love to top that this year!

Heber Down Conservation is a great spot for a beginner Hike.

This is a beginner/intermediate hike. We will stick to mostly flat and paved sections, although we will be going into the back trails where there could be mud. We will cover about 8km.

THIS HIKE STARTS AT 9:00AM

Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather.

Parts of the trail can get muddy from the rain. Be prepared.

We are going to meet at the Old Cullen Gardens. Intersection Cochrane & Taunton.

Go to the back of the parking lot near the new Pickleball courts. The path starts to the left of the picnic shelter.

Hike leaves promptly at 9:05AM

LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND LIABILITY INFORMATION:

By RSVP'ing and paying the event fee (if applicable), you are confirming that you have read, understand and accept the following:

1. GTA Hiking Meetup is a private group. Attending events is voluntary by you as a member. Participation in any activity with us is at your own risk.
2. By joining this event as a member you agree to indemnify and hold harmless its organizers, co-organizers, assistant organizers, event hosts, and other members from all claims or liability of every type (including court costs and legal fees) for injury or death to any person or for damage to property, loss of personal property or any other wrongful act arising out of or relating to your participation as a member. This agreement applies to you and to other persons (as your guests) who may accompany you in these endeavors.
3. You also agree to hold the organizers as well as other group members harmless. By participating voluntarily in the group, you expressly waive any and all such claims against each and every other member in the group, including without limitation any and all claims against the group organizer, co-organizers, assistant organizers, and event hosts.

START TIME: 10:30AM

Icers are required for this hike.

Please join us in a hike at Long Sault! Please wear sturdy hiking boots and bring 1l of water. Hiking poles are helpful but not required. We will hike 8-9kms at a steady pace and will stop for short breaks along the way.

Long Sault Conservation Area's natural beauty can be explored on any section of the more than 18 km of marked trails that wind throughout the property.

Nestled in the heart of the provincially significant Oak Ridges Moraine, Long Sault Conservation Area (~400 hectares) is the largest conservation area owned and managed by Central Lake Ontario Conservation.

**** NOTE ***** We are NOT meeting at the main parking lot.
We are going to meet at Concession Road 10 off of Hwy 57.
Go north on Hwy 57 to Concession 10.
Turn right and travel to the where the road turns left and becomes Avery Road. (https://goo.gl/maps/2yR3wiL5GvM3Jg9h9).

As always, this is a busy spot and you should car pool whenever possible.

Note: Google Maps will sometimes take you too far to the west. The parking is at the corner of Concession 10 and Avery Road.

Winter Hiking Season Information:

Please note that as we get into winter hiking with snow and slippery trails, we consider proper Crampons to be mandatory.

The event host can ask you not to participate if you don't have proper footwear including Crampons. More Crampon Information.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND LIABILITY INFORMATION:

By RSVP'ing and paying the event fee (if applicable), you are confirming that you have read, understand and accept the following:

1. GTA Hiking Meetup is a private group. Attending events is voluntary by you as a member. Participation in any activity with us is at your own risk.
2. By joining this event as a member you agree to indemnify and hold harmless its organizers, co-organizers, assistant organizers, event hosts, and other members from all claims or liability of every type (including court costs and legal fees) for injury or death to any person or for damage to property, loss of personal property or any other wrongful act arising out of or relating to your participation as a member. This agreement applies to you and to other persons (as your guests) who may accompany you in these endeavors.
3. You also agree to hold the organizers as well as other group members harmless. By participating voluntarily in the group, you expressly waive any and all such claims against each and every other member in the group, including without limitation any and all claims against the group organizer, co-organizers, assistant organizers, and event hosts.