BRISK WALK: Crothers Woods at Night (16 km, 5-6 km/h) - Wed, Oct 24 2012

BRISK WALK: Crothers Woods at Night (16 km, 5-6 km/h) (10/24/2012)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Summerhill Subway Station
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Oct 24 2012  6:45 PM
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Oct 9 2012 5:30:00 PM
Event Duration:3 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:6
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The terrain is challenging, hilly in sections, on narrow paths shared with mountain bikers. Total distance is about 16 kilometers. Pace will be a brisk 5.5-6 km/h. Everyone on this hike will keep together.

Those coming on this event must have proper hiking shoes. A light (headlamp preferred) is required.

We'll start from Summerhill Subway Station and follow this route

  1. Depart from Summerhill Subway Station
  2. Follow the Vale of Avoca ravine south
  3. Past the Brickworks
  4. Along the tracks to Pottery Road Bridge
  5. North through Crothers Woods and the lower Don Valley Mountain Biking Trail
  6. South through the Upper Don Valley Mountain Biking Trail
  7. Return by the Brick Works
  8. Follow Vale of Avoca ravine north
  9. Finish at Summerhill Station.

This event is the most challenging urban event that I run, and is restricted to fast and experienced hikers who have already gone on my events. For safety, numbers will be limited.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking shoes
  • Water 1-2 L and snacks
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Light (headlamp preferred)
Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Summerhill Subway Station is located at Yonge and Summerhill. We'll meet outside the station.


Notes:

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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