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 Trail, Hike Ontario, its contractors, volunteers, assignees, and executors from all cost and claims for damage or injury, however so arising because 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.
Organized Hikes
By participating in an Avon Trail organized hike, you agree that if your photo is taken while walking, you are consenting to it being used by the Avon Trail, either on the Avon Trail Facebook page, Instagram or on the Avon Trail website.
Trail User's Code
No motorized vehicles or bicycles unless specifically authorized by the landowner.
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. No foraging.
Protect and do not disturb wildlife or farm animals. Do not feed them.
Always keep dogs on leash.
Carry out litter.
No camping or fires are permitted.
Use the trail at my own risk.
Leave only footprints, take only photographs.
Be kind and courteous to other trail users.
Be prepared for conditions on the trail.
