Scarborough Bluffs + Doris McCarthy + Guildwood 22.5k - Sat, Dec 20 2014

Scarborough Bluffs + Doris McCarthy + Guildwood 22.5k (12/20/2014)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Doris McCarthy Trail head - near Kingston Rd + Bellamy Rd S, Scarborough
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 20 2014  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 19 2014 10:00:00 AM
Event Duration:about 5 - 6 hours (including snack breaks)
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Arnie
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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: 12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's hike along the bottom of the Scarborough Bluffs starting from the Doris McCarthy Trail head.
22.5 km along a mix of sandy and rocky beach, gravel, paved and dirt paths, most likely a few muddy, snowy and icy sections.

DISTANCE - 22.5km

PACE - about 5.0 km/h

DIFFICULTY - D4 - there will be a few steep difficult ascents and descents. along the beach we will encounter some logs, rocks and boulders to negotiate

Don't get left behind! Please arrive early, we will start promptly, and I will turn off my cell once we begin hiking.

This is the route we will take.

  • start at Doris McCarthy Trail head
  • south to the beach
  • east along the beach to Guildwood Park
  • ascend, loop the park, then back to the beach
  • continue east to Lower Highland Creek Park
  • retrace our route to the starting location
  • lunch break will be somewhere on the beach

For an interactive Route Map, of the map at the top of this page

enter Route # 370872 and click Load route AFTER CLICKING HERE



Required Items to Bring:
  • Good footwear
  • water (1 or 2L)
  • Weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • lunch /snacks
  • icers, boot traction devices

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

If coming by transit, allow lots of time to get there on time.

BY TRANSIT: Take the 102 Bus from Warden Station. (I got this info from google maps. you should confirm TTC routes and schedules)

BY CAR: Park on a side street near the start of the hike.

MAP OF TTC ROUTE - BUS 102 FROM WARDEN STATION


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MAP OF STARTING LOCATION


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PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


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Notes:

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

Although I am not crazy about hiking with lightning flashing all around me!

Don't get left behind! Please arrive early, we will start promptly, and I will turn off my cell once we begin hiking.


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