Night Hike: Central Ravines, Crothers' Woods to Playter Estates (14 KM) - Wed, Aug 23 2023

Night Hike: Central Ravines, Crothers' Woods to Playter Estates (14 KM) (8/23/2023)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Summerhill Subway Station
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Aug 23 2023  7:00 PM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Aug 23 2023 11:55:00 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:10
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 7 (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 14 KM hike will start at Summerhill Station and end at Chester Station.

The hike will be on a combination of neighborhood sidewalks, wide gravel trails, single track dirt trails and a decommissioned railway track.
We will be on the many of the mountain biking trails, so there will be an added challenge of bikes tonight

In terms of hills, there should be at least 7 climbs of 25 meter, 3 of which are at least 50 meters.

Just a warning, this hike is a little on the tougher end of the D3 scale with the amount of hills and precarious challenges.

I'll attempt to stop for a washroom break at Loblaws, located about 5.5 KM into the hike.

Should it be calling for rain on the day of this hike, I'm going to change & shorten the route as the main trail can be slick and dangerous in the wet. .


Required Items to Bring:
  • Flashlight / Headlight
  • Hiking boots / hiking shoes
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Water
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  • First Aid Kit
  • A smile
  • Whistle
  • $20 For Your 2023 TOC Badge
  • Bug Spray
  • Sunscreen

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Summerhill Subway Station is located on the Yonge Subway Line, two stations north of Bloor and three stations south of Eglinton. Meet near the entrance of the station.

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    For those of you driving, Summerhill Station is located one block south of Summerhill Avenue on Shaftesbury Avenue.
    In terms of parking, there's free parking on the south side of Shaftesbury after 1 pm.

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    INTERACTIVE PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


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    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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