Finch +Dam at G Ross Lord Loop 11 km - Tue, Aug 27 2024

Finch +Dam at G Ross Lord Loop 11 km (8/27/2024)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Finch Subway Station passenger drop-off on the West side of Yonge St
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Aug 27 2024  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Aug 26 2024 9:00:00 PM
Event Duration:less than 3 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:30
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 21 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: about 11 km

PACE: about 4.5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D3

WASHROOMs: in Finch Station, in the park, and at the GO station on the East side of Yonge St

After all the rain that fell recently, let's go check out the dam and reservoir in G Ross Lord to see if there is anything interesting to see
Along mainly paved, fairly flat paths, with a couple of small hills.
There will be a short section on a dirt trail
We will stop for a snack break somewhere

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 970251


Required Items to Bring:
  • bring your OHIP card
  • whistle
  • cell phone
  • Water
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • first aid kit
  • snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:We will meet at the passenger pick and drop off Kiss 'N Ride which is on the WEST side of Yonge St. (the round glass enclosed structure. see pic below)

MAP OF MEETING LOCATION

PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION


Notes:

photo credit for racoon snacking in dumpster: Arnie

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine, but not thunderstorms

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.

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