Finch Hydro Corridor Rec Trail (22.5 KM) 5.2 k/hr - Sun, May 18 2014

Finch Hydro Corridor Rec Trail (22.5 KM) 5.2 k/hr (5/18/2014)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: FINCH SUBWAY STATION Kiss 'N Ride. WEST side of Yonge St.
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 18 2014  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, May 17 2014 10:00:00 PM
Event Duration:4 - 4.5 Hrs
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Arnie
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:17
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 4 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

I was looking for a new place to urban hike and came across the Finch Hydro Corridor Rec Trail.

We'll hike 16.5 km at a fairly quick 5.2 k/hr pace, which won't be too difficult since the route will be mainly flat, along a paved walkway.

We'll meet at the Finch subway Kiss 'N Ride west side of Yonge, then

  • walk west for about 8.25 km
  • arrive at York University Campus
  • walk east for about 8.25 km
  • end at Finch subway Kiss 'N Ride

Along the way we'll pass through G. Ross Lord Park which will provide us with some interesting scenery, including the dam and reservoir.

I found a youtube video which shows what it looks like from the perspective of a person on a bike.

Finch Corridor Bike Path tour (Part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQOaY05AsI8


Required Items to Bring:
  • Good footwear - hiking or running shoes
  • Water 1-2 L
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • sun hat
  • sun glasses
  • sun block

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Finch Subway Station is on the Yonge- University subway line. It is the terminal station at the very north end on the Yonge subway line.
We will meet at the Kiss 'N Ride which is on the WEST side of Yonge St.
If you see a whole bunch of GO buses and TTC buses you are on the wrong side of Yonge St.

Look for me with an ORANGE whistle on my backpack.

If you are driving, there is free TTC parking on weekends and statutory holidays.

Enter Finch West Parking Lot from the west side of Yonge Street, just north of Hendon Road; or from the north side of Hendon Road, just west of Yonge Street. Capacity is 1,552 spaces.

MAP of meeting location


View Larger Map

Picture of meeting location


View Larger Map


Notes:

This hike will go forth rain or shine ☀ ☁ ☂ ☃

Please arrive on time. This hike will start promptly at 10:00 AM.


- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.


 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!