FAMILY DAY: Doris McCarthy Trail & Guild Park Gardens (12 KM) - Mon, Feb 20 2023

FAMILY DAY: Doris McCarthy Trail & Guild Park Gardens (12 KM) (2/20/2023)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Guildwood GO Station (North/Main Entrnace)
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Feb 20 2023  10:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Feb 20 2023 6:55:00 AM
Event Duration:less than 3.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
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:28
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 27 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

So, its Family Day today and I want to try something different for today's hike.
This is my first time leading a hike in this area, so if I screw up, well I'll learn for future years.

This 12 KM hike will both start and finish at Guildwood GO Station.

The hike will be on a combination of sidewalks, single track dirt trails, paved park paths, gravel trails and sandy beaches.

In terms of hills, since I've never been here before, I don't know the exact number.
However, I know that there is a long 100 meter climb off the beach as I need to make you suffer somehow.

I'll attempt to stop for a washroom break at the Guild Park Gardens, located around the 10 KM mark in the hike.
Guidlwood Station also has washrooms.

I usually carry a pair of icers with me from the first snowfall of the year until the end of April, so I recommend having a pair in your pack to deal with any potential ice.
You can find the pair I use, 'here from Amazon'.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking boots / hiking shoes
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Water
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • First Aid Kit
  • A smile
  • Whistle
  • Icers or traction devices
  • $20 For Your 2023 TOC Badge

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Guildwood GO Station is located on the Lakeshore East GO Line.
    We'll meet at the north/main entrance to the station
    (Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt)

    You have a couple options to arrive at the station via Transit.
    ---Take the Lakeshore East GO train 4 stations from Union to Guildwood GO Station
    ---Take the 86A or 86D Scarborough Bus from Kennedy Station and exit at Celeste Drive/Guildwood GO Station
    ---Take the 905B Eglinton East Express from Kennedy Station and exit at Celeste Drive/Guildwood GO Station

    For those of you driving, Guildwood Go Station is located at 4105 Kingston Road.

    Guildwood Station parking is free on weekends/holidays.

    MAP

    PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION


    Notes:

    Please ensure that you check the 'TTC service updates website' for any potential closures.

    Please arrive on time, I will turn off my cell phone once the hike begins.


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