Broad-Leslie ~20km/12mi, ~5kph/3mph - Wed, Nov 9 2022

Broad-Leslie ~20km/12mi, ~5kph/3mph (11/9/2022)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Don trails
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Nov 9 2022  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Nov 9 2022 2:00:00 AM
Event Duration:~4 hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Yvon W
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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:15
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

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  1. If you are vaccinated and have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days, you have read and will follow the federal laws as per Government of Canada - Travel to Canada: Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinated travellers Web site
  2. If you are unvaccinated and have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days, you are compelled by law to be in quarantine and cannot lawfully attend this event, as per the Federal Government’s website
  3. You will take and pass the Ontario COVID-19 self-assessment on-line questionnaire. within 48 hours of the start of the event.
  4. Should this event involve a car pool, you will wear a face mask at all times when inside a vehicle
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Join me for a long, pleasant urban hike from Broadview to Leslie.
We will walk from Broadview to Leslie TTC station
along green belts and park lands beside the Don River.
We'll be moving at a steady pace of around 5km/h (~3mph)

This is NOT a leisurely stroll.
If I've never hiked with you before on a hike of similar length & distance,
be prepared to tell me about your recent
experiences hiking.

We'll meet just outside Broadview subway station.
Then we'll head down to East Riverside park
and up to Leslie along the Don trails,
passing several parks and the Toronto Botanical Gardens along the way.

We will have some quick water/snack/bathroom
breaks as needed; NO DESIGNATED LUNCH BREAK.
Plan to finish at Leslie around 2pm, but I would advise not scheduling anything too tightly afterward.

There will be numerous options to cut the walk
short via transit if you are worried about being
able to finish.
Most of the trail is paved.
There may be one ~1.5km section of sidewalk near
York Mills, as well as a few short dirt trail
sections.
The terrain will be largely flat with 2-3 gradual hills.

BRING SHOES THAT ARE COMFORTABLE， WITH GOOD TRACTION.

If weather calls for it, please bring icers to increase traction.
Extreme stormy weather may cancel.

Required Items to Bring:
2-3L of water (what you need for the walk)
Snacks as needed
Weather appropriate clothing
Extremely comfy hiking boots/shoes
Cell phone (fully charged!)
OHIP/health card
Depending on weather, icers--you can buy them at hardware stores, Canadian Tire, MEC, from Amazon...
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Headlamp/flashlight just in case

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Meet at Broadview TTC station.
There is Green P parking at 35 Erindale Avenue
(right behind the TTC station).
We'll end this hike at the Leslie TTC station,
where there is also a parking lot.
See a route map here.

Notes:
Look for me with a black daypack.
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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: If you need or want to peel off along the way before reaching Leslie station, that is fine--
please let me know when you register and when you join us at the event start.

Please do NOT text or call me the morning of the event, as I may not be able to answer.