Night Hike: Donora to Chester Hill (12 KM) - Tue, Feb 14 2012

Night Hike: Donora to Chester Hill (12 KM) (2/14/2012)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Victoria Park Station
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Feb 14 2012  7:30 PM
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Feb 14 2012 5:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2.5-3 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:18
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 15 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

So this is a new one I'm trying out, with a couple new trail sections making their debut on this event.

We'll start at Victoria Park Subway Station.

  1. Depart Victoria Park Subway Station
  2. Travel through Taylor Creek Park
  3. South along the Don Valley Trail
  4. West through Crothers Woods
  5. South along Don Branch to the Brickworks
  6. North Bayview Trail
  7. East up Pottery Road
  8. South through the Todmorden Mills Park
  9. South to the Chester Hill Lookout (one of the finest views of the city, especially at night)
  10. South to Broadview
  11. South along Broadview to Broadview Station

Total distance traveled = 12 Km


Required Items to Bring:

Good footwear - Hiking Boots/Hike Shoes Preferred

Water 1-2 L and snacks

Flashlight or headlight (please)

Weather appropriate clothing

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Water

Snacks

Icers


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Victoria Park Station is located on the Danforth Subway Line, 2 stops west of Kennedy & 11 stops east of Yonge Station.

Meet beside the collector's or fares booth, inside the station.

Map


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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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