Hoggs Hollow + Neigbourhoods 12k - Tue, Mar 10 2015

Hoggs Hollow + Neigbourhoods 12k (3/10/2015)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Old York Mills Road - SOUTH EXIT !! of York Mills Subway Station
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Mar 10 2015  7:00 PM
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Mar 9 2015 7:00:00 PM
Event Duration:about 2.5 to 3 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
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:

DISTANCE - 12 k

PACE - ~5+ km/h

DIFFICULTY - D3.5

I have started many hikes from York Mills in Hoggs Hollow but had not actually walked the
Hoggs Hollow neigbourhood. I did a solo walk tonight and wow! A lot of interesting houses and properties.
You have to see this area!

This hike will be mainly on residential streets with some hilly sections to get your heart rate going

This is the route we will take.

  • start at York Mills SOUTH EXIT !! (Old York Mills Road)
  • go thru a bunch of surrounding neigbourhoods
  • End at York Mills subway station

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

enter Route # 396433 and click Load route AFTER CLICKING HERE



Required Items to Bring:
  • headlamp or flashlight
  • Good footwear
  • Weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Water 1L should be plenty
  • Traction Devices (icers)

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We are NOT meeting at the corner of Yonge and York Mills.

We ARE meeting on Old York Mills Rd which is immediately south of the Shell gas station.

If coming from the 401:
Drive south along Yonge St into the valley. Look for Old York Mills, which is one block south of York Mills Road & Wilson Ave.

Parking information There is parking available on the north/west corner. Please note: You will have to pay for parking, even on weekends. More info for this parking is at: http://www.ttc.ca/Subway/Stations/York_Mills/station.jsp#Parking_

If coming by Transit:
Travel to York Mills subway station on the Yonge Subway line.
3 Stops south of Finch, 7 stops north of Bloor.
Exit at at the south-entrance. There are signs on the platform pointing to 'Old York Mills Road' Follow those signs.

We'll meet at the entrance, its just across the street from the Shell Gas Station.

Look for me with a GOLDEN whistle on my backpack.

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

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


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