February 3, 2024

McCrae Lake Hike/Snowshoe

Difficulty Rating:
Wilderness Hike
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️️
Beauty Rating:
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️️
Solitude Rating:
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️️
Adventure Category:
Adventure Start:
Feb 3, 2024 8:30 AM
Estimated End:
Feb 3, 2024 5:30 PM

Adventure Description

McCrae lake is an absolutely gorgeous conservation reserve at the Southern end of the Canadian Shield. Just a couple of hours away from Toronto, it's very quiet this time of year. We'll follow a trail through the forest that ultimately ends up at an epic scenic lookout where we'll stop for lunch.

Depending on snow levels we'll either hike or snowshoe. We have 9 pairs of snowshoes for folks (first come, first served) and plenty of ice spikes if they're not required.

This is an out and back 8km hike, not overly challenging but you'll want to be in decent shape because the snow can make things harder.

McCrae lake is an absolutely gorgeous conservation reserve at the Southern end of the Canadian Shield. Just a couple of hours away from Toronto, it's very quiet this time of year. We'll follow a trail through the forest that ultimately ends up at an epic scenic lookout where we'll stop for lunch.

Depending on snow levels we'll either hike or snowshoe. We have 9 pairs of snowshoes for folks (first come, first served) and plenty of ice spikes if they're not required.

This is an out and back 8km hike, not overly challenging but you'll want to be in decent shape because the snow can make things harder.

Itinerary

08:30 - Rides leave from Petrocanada at Keele and Bloor

10:30 - Gear up, start the hike

15:30 - Anticipated return to trailhead

17:30 - Anticipated return to Toronto

Rental Gear available

Snowshoes

Adventure Cost

Event Cost:
$60+HST
Transport Cost:
$50+HST

Cancellation Policy

$10 cancellation fee once registered. No refunds once final amount has been charged (typically the week of the adventure).
If you cancel and wish to rejoin, please confirm with us on Discord to ensure that the updated registration has been received.

Members Attending

Laura
Eleanor
Rory
Jennifer
Paul
Darshan
Kexin
Imtiaz
Hania
Mary
Kelsey
Ahmed
Jordan
Sarah
Bodine
Isaac
Joel

Members on Waitlist

Liubov
Ahmed

Adventure Cancellations

Eleanor
Paul
Darshan

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