Hike For A Pint 2012 (10 KM) - Episode 9 - Fri, Mar 30 2012

Hike For A Pint 2012 (10 KM) - Episode 9 (3/30/2012)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: York Mills Subway Station - North-West Exit
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Mar 30 2012  7:00 PM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 30 2012 4:00:00 PM
Event Duration:3.5-4 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, 19 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Hike for a pint continues with episode 9 of this series.

We'll be starting at York Mills Station, and ending at Sheppard Station.

Total distance is about 10 KM and the usual, pick your own pace.

  1. We start from York Mills Subway Station
  2. North through Don Valley Golf Course
  3. North-West through Earl Bales Park
  4. South through Don Valley West path (flashlight required, could be muddy)
  5. East through Gwendolen Park
  6. Grab a pint at Sheppard Station

Required Items to Bring:
  • Required items to bring: flashlight (very important!
  • Hiking shoes / Hiking boots, a good idea
  • Water/Snacks
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Icers
  • Poles

  • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    If coming from the 401

    Drive south along Yonge St into the valley. Look for York Mills/Wilson Ave. We'll be at the North-West Corner

    If coming by Transit

    Travel to York Mills subway station on the Yonge Subway line. 3 Stops south of Finch, 7 stops north of Bloor. Look for the group at the North-West Entrance.


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    Subway Entrance


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    Notes:

    This hike will go forth rain or shine

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


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