Please Register - Only REGISTRANTS are permitted to participate in this event.
If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel. REMINDER: A mask and hand sanitizer are required.
At this time, we are not accepting "guest" registrations. TBN events are currently for members only.
To conform to the new Toronto covid regulations we will limit the number of people allowed per hike to 10. We have allowed 30 people to register so this means that we will have 3 groups of 10 participants including 3 hike leaders. All 3 groups will do the same (similar) hikes but will start at separate times. As the first 10 people arrive the hike leader will leave and then as we get more people the 2nd will leave with the 3rd group leaving at approximately 10.00 am
The TBN Board has asked that even though we may be travelling to an area that allows groups of up to 25 people at outdoor activities we abide by the Toronto rules which currently is 10 people per group.
The hike starts in the Speyside Woods heading north over rocky undulating terrain to the Limehouse Conservation area. The trail cuts through the Escarpment cliffs in an area know as "Hole in the Wall" There are ladders to climb down the Escarpment rock through fissures and crevices providing a glimpse into the area's geological past. There are also several stiles to climb over fences. The trail also passes the remains of limestone kilns which produced the lime used as a binder in mortar and was used in the building of Toronto.
Distance: 13 km
Pace: Moderate (~3.5 km/hr)
Terrain: Moderate - rocky with hills and/or poor footing. Depending on the weather poles or icers may be needed
Directions: Parking as usual this year is at a premium. We will be parking on the road at the junction of the trail. We did a pre hike during the week and parking was not a problem but please get there early in case there are complications.
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir//8222 8428+17+Side+Rd,+Acton,+ON+L7J+2M1/@43.593635,-79.9815753,15z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b73c314c4d57f:0x80fab73eb497d2e2!2m2!1d-79.9815887!2d43.5916868
Hike Leaders: Dave Gagne + Paul Bourdeau + John Anderson
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