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Hike For A Slice VII: Rosedale Valley & Neighbourhoods - 10.5km (11/24/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Broadview Subway Station

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Nov 24 2015 6:30 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Nov 23 2015 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2.5 - 3.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Matt
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Hike For A Slice, Part VII. I've come up with a nice route into Little Italy, where I expect many of these hikes will end (for obvious reasons). This route has a lot of stairs to make sure you really earn that slice. In fact, you might want two slices after this hike.

The hike will start at Broadview Station and follow this route:
• Head south through Riverdale East Park, cross the DVP over to Riverdale West Park.
• North to Rosedale Valley Road and head west.
• West through Ramsden Park then northwest through Roycroft Park.
• South along neighbourhood streets through Tarragon Village.
• Down the 100+ stairs at Casa Loma (woo-hoo!).
• Along more neighbourhood streets in The Annex to Spadina & Harbord.
• Head to a nearby pizza place for a slice (if you wish).

Route Rundown:
Distance: 10.5km
Pace: Between 4.5 - 5.0 km/h
Expected Time: 2 - 2.5 hours + pizza time
Trails: I'd say about 65% paved trails or sidewalks and 35% dirt/gravel sections.
Terrain: Fairly flat with some rolling sections and six sets of stairs.

TWO CAVEATS:
1. The first section of the hike could be a bit muddy. Running shoes are okay for this hike, but if you choose to wear runners they may get a bit dirty in this section.
2. There are two sections of the hike that are poorly lit. Since it will be dark by the time we start, please bring a flashlight or a headlamp if you have one, and more importantly, please use it. Both of these sections are dirt trails and it is easy to slip or trip if you can't see where you are going.

Following the hike I will take anyone so inclined to a local pizza joint for a slice (or maybe two, I'll explain at the event), but this part of the event is optional. This pizzeria features good sized slices of thin crust pizza with a good crunch. They offer numerous different types of slices, including vegetarian options. The one downside to this place is they have basically no seating, so we may have to enjoy our slices at a nearby park.

Please plan to arrive before the posted start time, we will be leaving immediately at 6:30pm. I will turn my phone off once we begin, so any calls or messages will likely not be returned until the end of the hike.

This hike will go forward rain or shine or snow. A high risk of a thunderstorm (80%+) 24 hours before may result in postponement or cancellation.

See map below for start/end points and the rough hiking route. Click the points on the map for transit information.

Required Items to Bring:
Comfortable footwear (running shoes are okay)
Weather appropriate clothing
1 - 2 L of water
Headlamp/flashlight

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Snacks for the trail
$5 for a slice
Unbridled enthusiasm

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Broadview Subway Station is located on the Bloor-Danforth Subway (also known as Line 2) at the corner of Broadview Ave and Danforth Ave.

I will be outside the doors to the main entrance. Look for me with a black backpack and a Blue Jays cap OR dark blue Polar Rush toque.

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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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