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Bruce Trail Hike: Caledon Section

When:
Friday, September 16, 2022 to Sunday, September 18, 2022
Where:
Caledon Section of the Bruce Trail
Orangeville, ON  

Canada
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
John De Veer
 
John Lovegrove
Category:
Hiking
Registration is required before Friday, September 9, 2022 at 11:59 PM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Also, all participants MUST pre-register for event.

Be aware of the Public Health guidance relative to your own vaccination status and make your personal choices accordingly.

Be respectful of other member’s Covid-19 management decisions and protective steps. If they are trying to maintain 2m distance, please help them achieve that.

Don’t participate if you have ANY symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in recent contact with someone who has Covid-19.
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Bruce Trail Hike: Caledon Section
Bruce Trail Hike: Caledon Section
Event Description
Registrants are expected to participate in a couple pre-conditioning hikes prior to the BT hike.

We will be hiking portions of the 'Caledon Hills Section' of the Bruce Trail. 



             
Parking logistics dictate some of our start and end points.
Event Start Time Noon on Friday September 16, 2022
(Pls arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions.)
Level Moderate - Difficult
Distance 11.7 km Friday - 43.4 - 55.1 
16.2 km Saturday
             - 55.1 - 71.3 (end)
15.6 km Sunday 16.1 - 31.7
  3  km/hr
Duration 2-1/2 days
Costs
Money is Required For:

Accommodation and Dinner out.

Also donations of $2 ($5 if the distance is over 50km) per day plus donations towards any parking lot fees are suggested to help defray the costs of those drivers shuttling hikers to and from Trail heads. 

A volunteer 'accountant' will collect and distribute such donations.
Required Items to Bring Hiking boots/shoes and pole(s)

Long pants

food for 2-3 breakfasts
Snacks and 2-3 packed lunches
Water - at least 2 litres per day is recommended 
Masks
Recommended to Bring bug spray, rain gear
Expected Conditions Participants Should Be Prepared For:
possible rain/mud, some hilly/rocky sections
Accommodation
  Jan de Veer has made a provisional booking for 5 rooms at the Orangeville Inn and Suites (Best Western) Confirmation # 81357
Hotel Number is
519-941-3311
Call to reserve your room asap

Note:  rooms are quite difficult to find and are expensive