Don Valley Biking Trails (15 KM) - Sun, Jun 1 2014

Don Valley Biking Trails (15 KM) (6/1/2014)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: S.E. Corner of Yonge St & Lawrence Ave
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jun 1 2014  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, May 31 2014 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:4-5 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:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

So a couple years ago, myself and another TOCer were exploring the cycling trails north of Crothers' Woods and they are really tough to hike, so I'm running the whole trail from Sunnybrook to Pottery Road for a good challenge.

NOTE: This is a D4 hike, meaning it will be faster and tougher than your average urban hike. EXPECT TO BE POWER WALKING OR SPEED WALKING MUCH OF THIS HIKE. INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED HIKERS ONLY!!!

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

We will follow this route

  1. Start at Lawrence Station
  2. East along the Brooke Creek
  3. South through Sunnybrook
  4. South along the Don Valley mountain biking trails and Crothers Woods
  5. East on Pottery Road
  6. South through Tobamorden Mills Park
  7. South to Broadview Station

As an added bonus, the Don Valley should be quieter than normal due to the DVP being closed to the Ride For Heart.

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

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/shoes REQUIRED

Water 1-2 L and snacks

Weather appropriate clothing

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet on the South-East corner of Yonge St and Lawrence Ave, near the 'Locke' branch of the Toronto Public Library across the street from the Lawrence Subway Station Entrance.

Lawrence Subway Station is located on the Yonge Subway Line, two stops south of Sheppard and 6 Stations north of Bloor.

Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt, possibly drinking a coffee.

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PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


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Notes:

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

This hike will go forth rain or shine.


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