Hike Club - August 2, 2025 - Registration and Waiver

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Hike Club - August 2, 2025 - Registration and Waiver

Welcome to the registration and waiver for the Rainbow Routes Association - Hike Club August 2, 2025. This hike is held in partnership with VETAC (Sudbury’s Regreening Advisory Panel).

Registering helps us organize and ensures you get last minute notifications such as cancellation due to extreme weather conditions or other changes. You will not receive a confirmation email immediately after registering, only the day before the hike.

About the Hike

Join the Hike Club for our August outing with a theme on the Sudbury Regreening Programme. This hike, led by the Rainbow Routes Association in conjunction with VETAC (Sudbury’s Regreening Advisory Panel), highlights the transition of Coniston into a green community with 50 years of landscape regreening.

Come join us on Saturday August 2, 2025 as we explore the Jane Goodall Reclamation Trail, the old Coniston Cemetery and Jean-Tellier Trail. Expect to hear about how the Sudbury Regreening Programme operates, as well as looking at the landscape outcomes.

Following the hike there will be a social get together at the Colonial Inn in Coniston, a historical landmark. Lunch will be available for purchase. To help staffing at the Inn the please indicate your attendance on the registration form.

Hike Details

When: Saturday August 2 2025 from 9:45 AM - 12:00 PM (please arrive 10 minutes early), followed by an optional social event at the Colonial Inn

Meeting place: We will be meeting at the Jane Goodall Reclamation Trail, corner of Garson-Coniston Road and Highway 17

Parking: Parking is available at the Jane Goodall Reclamation Trail, corner of Garson-Coniston Road and Highway 17

Trail: Jane Goodall Reclamation Trail, Old Cemetery Trail, Jean-Tellier Trail, some streets of Coniston

Trail Surface: Wood chip surface, natural, paved

Length: 5 km

Dress: A good pair of closed toed walking shoes is recommended. Dress appropriate for the weather, and don't forget to bring your water!!

Duration: 2.25 hours

Difficulty: Easy

Hike Type: Medium paced with stops

Hike Leaders: Peter Beckett & Paul Haynes

Post Event Social at the Colonial Inn, Coniston. Please indicate on registration form if attending.

Bus Info: GOVA transit route 103 from New Sudbury Shopping Centre Interchange to Second Avenue (first stop at Coniston Shopping Centre – not the Coniston hub) A RRA volunteer will lead way to Jane Goodall Trail, about 10 minutes. Return buses from Coniston at 12.20 or 13.50. Please indicate on registration form if travelling by bus.

Note: GOVA fare is $4.00. Exact change or a bus pass is required.

Important Information
Registration is required to participate in the hike. This ensures that you receive all last-minute notifications, including weather-related cancellations or any changes to the event plan. Note that you will receive a confirmation email the day before the hike.

Our hikes are designed to accommodate participants capable of walking on outdoor trails. Look out for organizers in RRA dark blue vests at the event for any assistance or questions you may have.

For further inquiries, please reach out to us via email at socialmediarra@gmail.com!

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Name of participant (or guardian). Your full name only. *

If applicable, please list any friends or family you also wish to register. The waiver section in this form will also apply to these individuals.

Please list your emergency contact's full name and phone number:

Do you have a medical condition that hike organizers should be aware of in case assistance is needed?

Will you be using active transportation to get to the event? (biking, walking, GOVA, carpooling)

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What will be your mode of transportation for getting to the event?

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Will you be attending the post event social at the Colonial Inn?

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Have you ever been on a Rainbow Routes trail?

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What is your age category? *

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30 to 55

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Participant (and registration guests) Waiver & Risk Acknowledgements. Please read carefully. *

I am aware of the nature of hiking activities I choose to take part in, and that I am properly equipped and physically able to participate. I have consulted my doctor (if necessary) and have no medical or other condition left unmanaged that might preclude my participation.

I acknowledge that the activities in which I am participating involve risks that are beyond the control of the association including the potential for disability or death. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks both known and unknown and assume full responsibility for my participation. I agree to pay any emergency costs if and where applicable including evacuation of my person or belongings. The route includes a wide variety of infrastructure, including but not limited to, road crossings, sidewalks of varying conditions, both maintained and unmaintained trails of varying condition, etc.

I give full permission for the use of me and/or my minor child's name, photograph and video image by the Rainbow Routes Association to recognize my participation and promote RRA and its initiatives. If you do not agree, please inform the hike leader at the onset of the event!

I hereby release City of Greater Sudbury and/or other Trail Operator, their employees, volunteers, other participants, partners, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (Releasees) with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise.

I recognize and understand that RRA activity hike leaders are volunteers, and do not necessarily have professional qualifications and training to lead their activities to industry standards.

I will stay home if presenting any symptoms of illness such as fever/chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, etc.

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Rainbow Routes Association is your community organization dedicated to leading trail development and promotion in Greater Sudbury. Our initiatives and events are free for everyone to enjoy. Please support us by purchasing a membership or making a donation!

For more details or information about RRA, visit our website.

Please feel free to leave any comments or thoughts you may have. We've been passing along your beautiful notes to the many individuals helping out in the background!

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