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Fall hike in the Rouge Valley (11/23/2024)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Rouge National Urban Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 23 2024 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Nov 21 2024 12:05:00 PM

Event Duration:

4.5 - 5 hrs (includes carpool travel) - ~ 10 km hike

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Gina J
Stacy
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: about 9.5 km

PACE: about 4 -4.5km

Final hike size dependant on number of confirmed drivers. Wait list preference will be given to those willing to drive.

DIFFICULTY: D3

WASHROOMs: there are a couple of portable toilets at the beginning of the trail

Today’s hike will be in the Rouge Valley located on the edge of the city. Listed as one of the largest Urban parks in North America with a wide variety of forests, creeks and trails. We will meet at Kennedy Subway station “Passenger Pickup” and head to the trail via designated carpools.

Route consists of marked nature trails with a number of hills and valleys.

We will stop for a snack break along the way

This hike will be run dependent on the weather and may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Please check your email the morning of the hike to confirm final status.
Plan to arrive 10 minutes before the start time to be checked in.
We will leave PROMPTLY at the start time.

Required Items to Bring:

OHIP / health card
Hiking boots/shoes
Weather-appropriate attire
water
Cash (small bills / change) for car pool

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

snacks
cell phone
whistle

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

MAP OF PICK-UP LOCATION

Please arrange to meet at the “Passenger Pickup” location at Kennedy Subway Station.

Note: If you are driving to the station, parking can be found at the North Service Road lot, 2450 Eglinton Avenue East, 199 spaces.

PICTURE OF PICK-UP LOCATION

MAP OF STARTING LOCATION

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

30.2Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $7.74 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, November 20, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: Event will be cancelled if there's a high chance of rain as of Friday evening.