By submitting this form you agree to the terms of the Hiker's Assumption Risk and to abide by the Trail Users’ Code:
Hiker’s Assumption of Risk
Release of Liability – Avon Trail Hiking Association
I acknowledge with the submission of my application, that this activity of the Avon Trail, in which I am participating, involves risks. With this acknowledgement of these risks, I would like to participate in this activity. I release the Avon Tail, Hike Ontario, its contractors, volunteers, assignees and executors from all cost and claims for damage or injury, however so arising as a result of my participation, or emergency evacuation of my person, in this or any other activity organized by the club.
I affirm I am aware of the nature of the activity, its length, duration and degree of difficulty and that I am properly equipped and physically able to participate as a walker. I acknowledge that with the various stiles to climb over, the hills present on the trail and other physically challenging items that hiking on this footpath style of trail can only be done by those who can walk on their own. I have no medical or other condition that might preclude my participation. As an adult, I accept responsibility for any person under 18 years of age in my care. I agree to follow the directions of the unpaid volunteer leader and sweep, which have the authority to turn hikers away from the hike.
Trail User's Code
- Hike only along marked routes. Do not take shortcuts.
- Do not climb fences or open gates; use the stiles.
- Respect the privacy of the people living along the trail.
- Leave flowers and plants for others to enjoy. Protect trees and shrubs. Never strip off bark.
- Protect and do not disturb wildlife or farm animals. Do not feed them.
- Keep dogs on a leash at all times.
- Leave the trail cleaner than you found it. Carry out all the litter.
- No camping or fires are permitted.
- Remember: You use the trail at your own risk.
- Leave only footprints, take only photographs.
