Night Hike: Earl Bales & Willowdale Loop (13 KM) - Tue, Apr 4 2023

Night Hike: Earl Bales & Willowdale Loop (13 KM) (4/4/2023)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Outside North York Centre Subway Station - West Side of Yonge Street (Beside Starbucks)

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Apr 4 2023 7:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Apr 4 2023 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

less than 3 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

So, the random hike picker has selected this urban hike for this evening.

This 13 KM hike will both start and finish at North York Centre Station.
However, if you don't want to complete the entire route, there will be an option to drop off when we pass York Mills Station about 8 KM into the hike.

The hike will be on a combination of neighbourhood sidewalks, paved cemetery roads, multi use trails, gravel trails and grassy fields.

In terms of hills, there will be two of about 50 meters and one of 25 meters.

I'll attempt to stop for a washroom break at the Earl Bales Community Centre about 4 KM into the hike.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS HIKE IS STARTING AT 7 PM TO CLEAR THE CEMETERY BEFORE IT CLOSES

PLEASE NOTE THAT LINE 1 IS DOWN TO SINGLE LINE OPERATION BETWEEN VAUGHAN METROPOLITAN CENTRE & FINCH WEST AFTER 11 PM TONIGHT

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:

Flashlight / Headlight

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:

We'll meet outside the Starbucks at North York Centre Subway Station. The Starbucks is located on the west of Yonge St and on the north side of Mel Lastman Square and across the street from Empress Walk Mall.

For those driving:

There is street parking in the area, west of Beecroft Rd

Or, there's a pay parking lot on the North- East corner at Empress/Park Home and Yonge Street, which is three traffic lights north of Sheppard Ave.
Then it's just a short walk to the Starbucks, which is located south of Empress/Park Home on the west side.

Look for me in the Blue Toronto Outdoor Club T-Shirt.

MAP OF STARTING LOCATION

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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