Crothers Woods (15 KM) - Sun, Jan 22 2012

Crothers Woods (15 KM) (1/22/2012)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: St. Clair Subway Station
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 22 2012  11:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 21 2012 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:3.5-5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
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:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

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

NOTE: This is a D4 hike, so it will be faster and tougher than your average urban hike.

This is the most difficult urban hike in the city. PLEASE TAKE THIS HIKE SERIOUSLY!!!

Those coming on this event should be prepared with hiking shoes/boots. Especially on days after rain, the trails can be very muddy.

NOTE: If you do not bring hiking boot/hiking shoes, you may be turned away.

Meet at St. Clair Subway Station, outside the station entrance, beside the McDonalds on the south side of St. Clair Ave.

We will follow this path:

  1. Depart St. Clair Subway Station
  2. Travel south-west through the Moore Ravine and past the Brickworks
  3. North through Crothers Woods and the lower Don Valley Mountain Biking Trail
  4. South through the Upper Don Valley Mountain Biking Trail
  5. Through the Mount Pleasent Cemetery to connect back to the ravine.
  6. Finish back at St. Clair Subway Station.

The hike is about 15 km overall and we will aim to hike at quick 4.5km-5.5km/h pace. If you cannot keep up with this pace, please don't sign up.

THIS IS AN OBSCURE LOCATION IN THE CITY, WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, SO IF YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE ENSURE YOU CAN WALK THE ENTIRE DISTANCE


Required Items to Bring:
  • HIKING BOOTS/HIKING SHOES
  • Water 1-2 L and snacks
  • Weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • ICERS
  • Snacks
  • Camara
  • Poles
  • Suncreen

How to Get There:
Event Directions:St. Clair Subway Station is located on the Yonge/University Subway Line, 3 stops north of Bloor Station.

We'll meet at the SOUTH entance of St Clair Subway Station, which is located beside a McDonalds. See Picture of Starting location Below.

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Notes:

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


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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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