Night Hike: Finch Hydro Corridor, Derrydowns Park & Fountainhead Park (4.5 KM) - Thu, Nov 21 2024

Night Hike: Finch Hydro Corridor, Derrydowns Park & Fountainhead Park (4.5 KM) (11/21/2024)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Finch West Subway Station (KEELE STREET EAST EXIT)
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Nov 21 2024  7:00 PM
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Nov 21 2024 11:55:00 AM
Event Duration:less than 1.5 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:20
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 6 (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 4.5 KM hike will both start and finish at Finch West Station.

The hike will be on a combination of paved multi use trails, sidewalks and single track dirt trails.

In terms of hills, there should be 2 climbs of about 25 meters.

I'll attempt to stop for a washroom break at the York Wood library located about 2.5 KM into the hike.

For those unfamiliar with how I lead my hikes.

  • If you see me walking at a certain pace, you don’t have to walk at the same pace as me (I like to talk to different people on a hike, so I walk I different paces)
  • If you’d like to walk faster than me, that’s cool, if you like to walk slower than me, that’s cool too
  • We’ll meet up as a group when we take a major turn, cross a major intersection or if I think the group is getting too far separated.
  • We’ll do a water break, breather and sure everyone is aliver
  • I have two requests:
    1. If you choose to walk in front of me and you don’t know where you’re going, please stop and wait as I ain’t going to chase after y'all.
    2. Please no harassment, or else you won’t be welcomed back.

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
  • Icers or traction devices

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    We'll meet at the Finch West Subway Station, which is located on line 1, two stops north of Sheppard West and & 4 stations south of Vaughan Metropolitan Centre at the Keele Street EAST EXIT.

    For those of you exciting the subway, follow the signs to the bus platform (excluding the Keele South Bus) or exit the subway platform from the north side and head up the stairs.
    If you do not know where the north side of the platform is, then follow the direction of the northbound train.

    Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt,

    For those of you driving, the entrance is located on the east side of Keele Street, one traffic light north of Finch. In terms of parking, there is a TTC lot located just north of the station.

    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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    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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