Bruce Trail: Devil's Glen Provincial Park & MAD River hike
What to expect:
-10km hike suitable for strong beginners and intermediate-level hikers
- 274m elevation gain (some up and down, some inclines)
- forested paths with some technical hiking over tree roots and rocks
- steep sections - get ready for a leg and butt workout and some cardio!
- 30 min lunch break (bring your own lunch)
- hiking along the Bruce Trail: Blue Mountains section and Devil's Glen Access trail to the MAD River
- hike will finish around 5:30pm
Hike includes:
* free parking
* yoga stretches to warm up before we start the hike and again at the end of the hike
* relaxed pace (we are NOT a fast hiking group). We wait for everyone and slow down when needed/stop and take breaks as needed.
* mindful meditation includes forest bathing (still, quiet time in the forest). We will find a spot in the forest to practise for a minimum of 10 minutes of silent meditation.
* lunch break at the half-way point (bring your own lunch).
What you need to bring:
- wear hiking shoes/hiking boots/waterproof shoes (check the weather before you leave)
- pack at least 8 cups of water or hot beverage (4 × 500ml bottles = 8 cups of water 💧)
- lunch or snacks and a backpack to carry them in
- optional: hiking poles, mosquito repellant
Be prepared for all conditions on trail including mud.
MEETING SPOT:
Devils Glen Provincial Park, Singhampton, ON N0C 1M0
MEETING TIME:
We start at 11:30am. Please arrive by 11:15am. I will guide everyone through a warmup and then we will start the hike.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 20 SPOTS
This meetup will be capped at 20 spots. To join, please reserve a spot by sending the meetup fee as outlined below:
Meetup fee:
$25+hst anytime before 6pm Thursday October 3
$30+hst after 6:01pm Thursday until 6pm Friday
$35+hst after 6:01pm Friday October 4
5 Day Hiking Pass (tax-free):
Can be used on ANY 5 hikes - vaiue up to $25 if purchased after July 1st, or value of $20 if pass was purchased before July 1st. Pay the difference on hikes more than $25 - (no tax on difference). Pass is valid until December 31st, 2024.
Please e-transfer to
RXZlbnQgISBCb29raW5nIHwgaG90bWFpbCAhIGNvbQ== and I will add you to the list! Include your NAME + "MAD River Hike" in the message.* Please also include the $7.99 one time annual fee if this is your FIRST event in 2024.
PLEASE EMAIL
RVZFTlQgISBCT09LSU5HIHwgSE9UTUFJTCAhIENPTQ== TO CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING.
Always specify in your e-transfer messages your name and meetup event.
Meetup fees help support in the extensive work involved in planning, organizing, and coordinating events for this group. * Hikes are organized by a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor and the fee is affordable and lower than what other organizations charge for a day hike ($150+).
I provide a whatsapp group for important announcements and updates. Link will be provided in the event. I take photos of the event and share them in the chat after.
Carpool requests
I provide a carpool forum in the event where drivers and passengers can arrange with each other for rides. Please don't involve the hike leader in carpool arrangements. It is the responsibility of each hiker to find their own transportation. You can rent a car, invite a friend, co-worker, or family member who drives to the event, or post in the event for a carpool.
Cancelation policy:
Meetup fees are final (no refunds once a spot has been booked and confirmed). Cancel 1 week (7 days) before an event for a credit towards another event. If the organizer has to reschedule an event for any reason, credit will be applied to the recheduled hike or kept on file for future use).
Fees are not negotiable. As mentioned, organizing events for this group is a LOT of work. This is the number one group for regular scheduled and organized hikes in Ontario, offering safe and enjoyable hikes for a fraction of the cost of other organizations.
See you there!
Christine Salib
Admin of Toronto & GTA Meetups
Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, PTS, FIS, NWS, MBS
Hike Leader
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