[CALEDON] 14KM Fun Hike @ Cheltenham Badlands + Yoga & Mindful Meditation

This hike is one of my favourites and a very enjoyable day hike. A longer hike so you'll hit over 20,000 steps that day! Plus, with such beautiful views of the Badlands, you'll have some amazing photos to show off to all your friends and family! Make sure your phone is fully charged, as you'll be taking lots of photos!

Here is what to expect:
-14km hike suitable for intermediate-level hikers
- forested paths with some ups and downs (elevation gain 268m)
- a great workout for your legs and glutes
- lunch by the Badlands (bring your own lunch)
- you'll likely see horses as we walk on the road by farmland towards the end of the hike

What you need to bring:

• wear hiking shoes/hiking boots/waterproof shoes (check the weather before you leave) along with layers (gloves, hat, scarf, etc).
• pack at least 8 cups of water or hot beverage
• lunch/snacks
• optional: hiking poles, crampons/microspikes

Be prepared for all conditions on trail including mud, ice and snow.

MEETING SPOT:

Park for free at Grange crosssection
16413 Creditview Rd, Belfountain, ON
How to Avoid the road closure: Drive to the Belfountain Cafe, and then place the address into your GPS. This is a 6 minute drive (758 Bush St, Belfountain, ON L7K 0E5).
Otherwise, add an additional 15 minutes to detour from McLaren Road which will be closed off.

MEETING TIME:
We start at 11:30am. Please aim to arrive by 11:15am. I will guide everyone through a warmup and then we will start the hike.

Hike includes:

• free parking
• easy and beginner-friendly yoga stretches and mobility movements 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.
• 30-min lunch break at the half-way point (bring your own lunch)
• approx. 3-4 hours of moving time with 5 hours of total time

Please arrive early and ready to start the yoga warm-up at 11:30am.

CARPOOL REQUESTS:
Post your request for a carpool in the event. It is up to the hiker to find their own transportation, either by asking for a ride and arranging with another member, offering to rent a vehicle, or inviting a friend who drives.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 12 SPOTS
This meetup will be capped at 12 spots. To join, please reserve your spot by sending the meetup fee as outlined below:
$20

Please e-transfer to event.booking@hotmail.com and I will add you to the list! Include your NAME + "BADLANDS HIKE" in the message.

Meetup fees help support in the work involved in planning, organizing, coordinating and leading safe and inclusive events for the group. Hikes are led by a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor also certified in emergency first aid and CPR training.

Cancelation policy:
Meetup fees are final (no refunds). Cancel 3 days before an event to put your event fee towards another event (credit). If the organizer needs to reschedule an event, credit will be applied to a future event.

Hike Rules:

• no smoking on trails
• be kind and respectful
• arrive on time
• no blasting loud music
• no littering trails with garbage.

See you there!

Christine Salib, M.Ed
Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, PTS, FIS, NWS, MBS
Hike Leader

Hike leaves promptly at 11:40AM

***YOU MUST UPDATE YOUR RSVP to NOT Going if you can not attend. If your RSVP remains going and you do not attend, you will be marked as a no show. You will not be added to future hikes with 3 no-shows.

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.