Night Hike: West Don River & Earl Bales Park (9.5 KM) - Thu, Mar 20 2025

Night Hike: West Don River & Earl Bales Park (9.5 KM) (3/20/2025)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: York Mills Subway Station - N.E. Corner
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Mar 20 2025  7:30 PM
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Mar 20 2025 11:55:00 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:20
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 2 (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 9.5 KM hike will both start and finish at York Mills Station.

The hike will be on a combination of sidewalks, single track dirt trails, wide gravel paths and some multi use trails.

In terms of hills, there should be 2 climbs of about 50 meters and one steep climb of 25 meters.

I'll attempt to stop for a washroom break at Earl Bales community centre, located about 5 KM into the hike.

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'.


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:

    York Mills Subway Station is located on the Yonge Subway line, seven stops north of Bloor.
    We will meet on the North East corner of Yonge/York Mills.
    If its raining or cold, I'll just be inside the York Mills Centre.

    For those of you driving, there's a parking lot located just south of York Mills on the east side of Yonge Street.
    Address is 3885 Yonge Street.

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

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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