Crothers Woods (13 KM) - Sun, Aug 21 2011

Crothers Woods (13 KM) (8/21/2011)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Castle Frank Subway Station
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 21 2011  11:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Aug 21 2011 8:00:00 AM
Event Duration:3-4 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: 12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We will be exploring some of the obscure trails in the Don Valley trail system, mainly in Crothers Woods.

This hike is a D3 based on length, however the terrain can be challenging or considered D4 in several locations. Those coming on this event should be prepared with hiking shoes/boots.

Meet at Castle Frank Subway Station, outside the station entrance.

We will follow this path:

  1. Depart Castle Frank Subway Station
  2. North through Rosedale Neighborhood
  3. North through Craigleigh Gardens and past the Brickworks
  4. North through Crothers Woods and the lower Don Valley Mountain Biking Trail
  5. South through the Upper Don Valley Mountain Biking Trail
  6. South along Rosedale Neighborhood and south on Glen Rd
  7. End at Sherbourne Subway Station

The hike is about 13 km overall and we will aim to hike at 4.0km-5.0km/h.

NOTE: This hike is decently challenging with a several hills on this event.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Good footwear - "Hiking Boots Preferred"
  • Water 1-2 L and snacks
  • Weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Snacks
  • Camara
  • Poles
  • Suncreen
  • Bug Spray

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Castle Frank Subway Station is located on the Bloor Subway line, 2 stops east of Yonge/Bloor Station.

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INTERACTIVE PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


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Notes:

This hike will go forth in all weather conditions

Please arrive on time, I will turn my cell phone off once we begin hiking.


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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

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