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Ultimate Urban Hike (24 KM) (10/31/2010)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Rosedale subway station
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Oct 31 2010  11:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Oct 30 2010 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:5-7 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Fletcher
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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:20
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 19 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

It's a hike to connect the city parks together The hike is about 24 km overall and we will aim to hike at 4km/h. The walk will take a least 5-7 hours, but will provide a great hike

We'll stop for lunch during the hike, so pack a meal and plenty of water.

We will follow this path:

  1. Depart from Rosedale Subway Station
  2. Cross Yonge into Ramsden Park over to Avenue Road.
  3. Walk North to the traffic lights and cross Avenue Road at Dupont.
  4. Go under the CN rail bridge
  5. Turn left at first street (MacPherson Ave) to Poplar Plains Rd.
  6. Follow raod to the Russel Hill Reservation, which turns into Winston Churchill Park.
  7. Follow path to St. Clair Ave W. and cross the street to hook up with Tweeddsmuir Rd.
  8. Turn into the Ceadarvale Park Ravine and follow to Eglinton West Station.
  9. From Eglinton West, follow the Belt Line
  10. Pass beside the Mount Pleasant Cemetery
  11. Get out of the Ravine at the Governor's Bridge. (Warning: Steep Hill)
  12. Take Nesbitt Dr. out to Bayview Ave.
  13. Cross and head into old ravine.
  14. Follow path down to Don Valley Bike Trail
  15. Follow trail south to Riverdale Park
  16. Climb stairs to pedestrian bridge.
  17. Cross to Riverdale Park East
  18. Take western trail north to Danforth Ave.
  19. Cross the Prince Edward Viaduct
  20. Cut north along Castle Frank drive.
  21. Re-Enter ravine at Craigleigh Gardens
  22. Follow the Vale of Avoca ravine north
  23. Arrive at St. Clair Subway Station /

There are several points to drop off the hike, if you choose to do so.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Good footwear
  • Water 1-2 L and snacks
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Snacks
  • Camara
  • Poles

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Rosedale Station is between Summerhill and is just one stop north of Bloor Station. Look for me at the entrance of the station, outside of the ticket booth.

Notes:
There are several subway stations to drop off the hike including:

-Eglinton West Station

-Davisville Station

-Broadview Station

-Castle Frank Station
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

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