Easter Hike - Rouge River valley - Fri, Apr 14 2006

Easter Hike - Rouge River valley (4/14/2006)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Scarborough

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Apr 14 2006 11:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 13 2006 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

4.5 - 5 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Stephanie A
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Length: 12Km
terrain: several very steep climbs, one long incline, rolling hills.

Not going anywhere for Easter? Take this holiday opportunity to hike the Rouge River Valley system, a wildlife and nature refuge that is still within city limits. The hike starts near the Zoo, and follows the escarpment and Rouge rivers down to Kingston Rd. this is probably the only hike you will go on that has a McDonald's at the halfway point! That means real toilets, unless you really feel like a Big Mac.

The hike is challenging with lots of steep hills, so if you have poles I recommend taking them. The rivers are typically deep and fast moving in the Spring and there is plenty of wildlife in the system. If this is your first hiking trip you may find this challenging. I recommend Mono Cliffs as a good starting point if you are unsure, but we will be going at a slower pace than we would midsummer!

Required Items to Bring:
water
lunch
snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
trekking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take 401 West to Meadowvale Road North. Drive North past Sheppard Ave E.Look for Zoo signs and drive up the entrance ramp on the right. At the top of the hill turn right and park along the side of the road near Pearse House.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

40Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $10.32 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, December 4, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!