The Northern Collar Club

🥾 Community Group Hike – High Falls

A relaxed, friendly community meet-up for people who love the outdoors and dogs. Registration is completely free.

Date

Sunday, September 13

Meet Time

1:00 PM

Location

High Falls, Timmins, Ontario

Duration

~45 minutes (parked at trailhead)

FREE

Everyone is Welcome!

✔ Bring your dog.✔ Come without a dog.✔ Invite your family and friends.

Registering simply helps us know approximately how many people are attending so we can email detailed directions closer to the hike, notify everyone if weather or trail conditions require postponement or cancellation, and plan parking and group logistics.

About the Hike

Join us for an afternoon exploring one of Timmins' most beautiful trails while meeting fellow dog lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The hike will take place at High Falls. If you're able to park at the trailhead, the hike is approximately 45 minutes. Parking is limited, so if you park by the road and hike in, plan for closer to two hours.

The trail includes:

  • • Uneven terrain
  • • Hills
  • • Rocks
  • • Roots
  • • Several steeper sections

Participants are welcome to hike in either direction, creating natural opportunities for dogs to calmly practice passing one another in real-life situations while respecting everyone's space.

🅿 Parking & What to Bring

Parking at the trailhead is limited. Arrive early to park closer — if you can park inside, the hike is about 45 minutes. If you park by the road and hike in, plan for closer to two hours. Please wear appropriate hiking footwear and bring water for yourself and your dog.

Participant Information

Attendance

Emergency Contact

Community Meet-Up Rules

Our goal is to create a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for everyone.

  • •Dogs must remain on leash at all times.
  • •No retractable leashes.
  • •No on-leash greetings unless both handlers clearly agree.
  • •If two unfamiliar dogs greet, greetings should last no longer than three seconds, after which both handlers should continue walking.
  • •Respect everyone’s personal space, including both dogs and people.
  • •Not every dog wants to socialize, and that’s perfectly okay.
  • •Give extra space whenever another participant requests it.
  • •Allow faster hikers to pass safely.
  • •Please clean up after your dog.
  • •Dogs showing signs of illness should stay home.
  • •Bring water for yourself and your dog.
  • •Wear appropriate hiking footwear.
  • •Children must remain under the supervision of their accompanying adult.
  • •Follow any directions provided by the organizers for safety and trail flow.
  • •Participants attend entirely at their own risk.

Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release of Liability

By registering for and participating in this friendly community meet-up, I acknowledge and agree that participation is entirely voluntary and at my own risk.

I understand that hiking and participating in a friendly community meet-up with other people and dogs involves inherent risks including, but not limited to:

  • • Falls
  • • Uneven terrain
  • • Rocks
  • • Roots
  • • Mud
  • • Water hazards
  • • Wildlife
  • • Insects
  • • Weather conditions
  • • Vehicle traffic
  • • Property damage
  • • Dog bites
  • • Dog fights
  • • Injuries caused by people or animals
  • • Illness
  • • Any other unforeseen hazards

I voluntarily assume all risks associated with participating.

I accept full responsibility for my own safety, the safety of any children attending with me, the behaviour and actions of my dog(s), and any injury, damage, or loss caused by myself or my dog(s).

I certify that any dog attending with me is healthy enough to participate, is appropriately vaccinated, is free from contagious illness, and will remain under my control at all times.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I release, waive, and forever discharge:

  • • The Northern Collar Club
  • • Christine Gorman
  • • Jesse Ratthe
  • • All volunteers
  • • Organizers
  • • Helpers
  • • Landowners
  • • Sponsors
  • • Community partners
  • • All other participants attending this friendly community meet-up

from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, actions, damages, injuries, illnesses, veterinary expenses, medical expenses, legal fees, property damage, death, or losses arising out of or relating to my participation in this friendly community meet-up, except where liability cannot legally be excluded.

I understand that every participant attends entirely at their own risk. I acknowledge that this is an informal community meet-up and is not:

  • • A supervised dog training class
  • • Dog daycare
  • • Boarding
  • • Veterinary care
  • • A professionally supervised activity

If my dog causes injury, damage, or loss to another person, another dog, or property, I accept full legal and financial responsibility.

I consent to photographs and videos being taken during the meet-up and authorize The Northern Collar Club to use them on its website, social media, and promotional materials without compensation.

Free · Takes under 2 minutes · See you on the trail!