Name: Hockley Valley Loop (24km, 4.5 km/h)
Start: 2024-11-30T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-30T17:30:00-05:00

The terrain is hilly and challenging. Length of hike is 24 km, pace 4.5 km/h. Map 18. This event is suitable for *strong* intermediate hikers.

We will follow a combination of main trail and side trails to complete a large loop encircling both sides of the beautiful and hilly Valley. Total ascent is over 1000 meters up and down valleys. Highlights are the "three sisters".

Please follow these guidelines for safe and responsible hiking:

• Pack out everything you bring on your hike, including fruit peel and nut shells.

**RSVP Requirements**

Everybody must answer the RSVP question about their travel plans, which you should see when you sign up for the event:

A. Passenger at carpool,
B. Driver at the designated carpool for x passengers (we're expecting you at the carpool location if you choose this option),
C. Prefer to be passenger, but driver at carpool for x passengers if needed,
D. Prefer meet at event, but driver at carpool for x passengers if needed (you must be willing to go to the carpool location if you choose this option.)
E. Meet at event (when numbers and parking space permits)

Organizers will monitor the RSVPs. As we're primarily a carpool group, first priority will be given to A, B, C and D. Members that RSVP "D" should be able and willing to take passengers from the designated carpool if called upon, otherwise please RSVP E. Only "Going" members can attend events.

Note: If you didn't see the RSVP question when you signed up, please click on the Your RSVP Change button and answer it. See [here](https://4142298.xyz/HikesEtc/pages/22904150/RSVP_Question/) for more information.

*Please do not leave your name on the wait list once you've made other plans. If we think members are doing that, we'll skip over them.*

**Costs**

Member Event fee: $2 (Bruce Trail membership card holders exempt) Bring exact change, please. Fees will go toward annual Meetup fees and any excess will be donated to the Bruce Trail Conservancy.

Carpool Cost: Each passenger will pay the driver $12.

**What to Bring**

• Water (2 liter), lunch, snacks

• Hiking shoes, layered clothing, warm gloves or mittens, toque. Avoid cotton, prefer synthetic or wool clothing.

• An extra pair of shoes for after the hike as a courtesy to your driver.

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Hockley Valley Loop (24km, 4.5 km/h)

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Hockley Valley Loop (24km, 4.5 km/h)

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