High Park (9.5 KM) - Sat, Dec 28 2024

High Park (9.5 KM) (12/28/2024)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Runnymede Subway Station (Runnymede Road Exit)
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 28 2024  9:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Dec 28 2024 6:55:00 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:99
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 28 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

So, I have a pickup order in the 'Conjunction Junction, what's your function' area today, so I figure I might as well do a hike since I'm around here.

This 9.5 KM hike will start at Runnymede Station and end at Keele Station.

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

In terms of hills, there should be 3 climbs of about 25 meters.

I'll attempt to stop for a washroom break at 1.5 KM into at the Chess Room & 6.5 KM into at Spring Road.

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'.

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 three 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.
    3. I don't know everything. I'm just a guy to likes going on hikes, so please keep your expectations low.

Required Items to Bring:
  • 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:

    Meet @ the Runnymede Road exit of the Runnymede Subway Station.

    NOTE: Do not meet in front of the Kennedy Road exit or else you won't find me

    Runnymede Subway Station is located on the Bloor Subway line, 10 stations west of St. George and 5 stations east of Kipling.

    For those of you driving, the subway entrance is located on the east side of Runnymede, just north of Bloor.
    In terms of parking, there's a Green P parking lot located on Kennedy Avenue, one block east of Runnymede, just north of Bloor.

    (Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt)

    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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