Night Hike: Don Valley GC, Earl Bales & Addington Greenbelt (10.5 KM) - Fri, Dec 22 2023

Night Hike: Don Valley GC, Earl Bales & Addington Greenbelt (10.5 KM) (12/22/2023)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: N.E Corner - Sheppard & Yonge - Outside Sheppard-Yonge Station, beside CIBC
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Dec 22 2023  7:30 PM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 22 2023 11:55:00 AM
Event Duration:less than 2.5 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:11
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

So, I didn't have any plans for Saturday morning, so I've decided to do a hike this evening.

This 10.5 KM hike will both start and finish at Sheppard-Yonge Station.

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

In terms of hills, there should be about 2 of 50 meters.

I'll attempt to stop for a washroom break the Earl Bales Ski Centre located about 7 KM into the hike.
If that's not open, I'll head over to the Earl Bales Community Centre, located 7.5 KM in.

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 ON 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
  • $20 for your 2024 TOC Badge
  • Icers or traction devices

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    We'll meet on the north east side of Yonge & Sheppard, which is located just outside Sheppard-Yonge Station, beside the CIBC.

    To access the meet point from the subway, please exit following the signs for the Sheppard Centre. Upon exiting the doorway, turn right and climb the stairs out to the north east corner.

    For those of you driving, there's a Green P parking lot located just one block north of Sheppard and then west of Yonge Street.

    Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt, just beside the CIBC - should it be wet or cold, I'll just be inside the station doors.

    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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