Doris McCarthy +Bluffs +Guild Park 11.5 km - Sun, Dec 17 2023

Doris McCarthy +Bluffs +Guild Park 11.5 km (12/17/2023)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Doris McCarthy Trail head - near Kingston Rd + Ravine Dr. Scarborough (see map below)
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Dec 17 2023  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Dec 16 2023 9:10:00 PM
Event Duration:about 3.25 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Arnie
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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:21
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: about 11.5 km

PACE: about 4.5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D3

WASHROOMs: at 6 km in Guild Park

This hike will be on a mix of paved, gravel, wooden walkways, and maybe a bit of dirt trail.
We'll hike along the bottom of the Scarborough Bluffs starting and ending at the Doris McCarthy Trail head.

We will have a lunch break in Guild Park, then head back through some parks and residential neighbourhoods on top of the bluffs

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 952361


Required Items to Bring:
  • PROPER ICERS with sharp metal points to dig into the ice
    - keep icers in your pack during the winter months.
  • no icers? see next item
  • bring your OHIP / health card
  • cell phone
  • whistle
  • water
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • first aid kit
  • lunch /snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

If coming by transit, allow lots of time to get there before the start time.

BY TRANSIT: check TTC routes and schedules

BY CAR: Park on a side street near the start of the hike.

MAP OF STARTING LOCATION

PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

Please arrive before the start time, we will start promptly at the start time.


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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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