Waterfront Trail #4 Whitby to Darlington 36.3 k (5/30/2015)

DISTANCE: 36 km ( YES 36 )

PACE: pretty quick ( about 5.5+ km/h )

DIFFICULTY: D5 ( because of the distance and pace )

MAX hikers: about 10 (+ or -)

Passengers will be added as more drivers become available
Alternatively, you can meet us at the hike starting location.

This event is restricted to experienced hikers who have D4 or D5 experience on TOC hikes of at least 20 km.
36 km is a considerable distance!!
5.5+ km/h is an aggresive pace!!

QUESTIONS

Because of the difficulty of this hike, when you sign up you MUST answer
the following questions in the AFFIRMATIVE. (If you don't, you will be moved to the waiting list.)
You can copy and paste the questions into the notes section of the sign up page,
then type YES beside each one (after reading the question).

1. Do you realize that you MUST answer these questions in the notes box on the sign up page? (If you think this is a silly question, you are one of the few who actually read the details :-)
2. Can you hike 36 km?
3. Can you maintain an average pace of about 5.5+ km/hr?
4. Have you recently hiked at least 20 km at this pace?
5. Will you bring enough water for yourself?
6. Will you make sure you understand how to get to the hike or carpool, before the day of the event?

the first 2 km will be along the beach instead of the paved trail.
for that 2 km, a steep, slippery embankment separates the beach from the paved trail, so we will be committed to the beach
the beach starts out sandy, then changes to small stones, then changes to rocks the size of basketballs.
it will keep us hopping. make sure you have strong ankles! and good treads.
The going is quite challenging, and we will have to find our way up a small embankment to get back onto the trail.
Get ready for a fun challenge!!
on the way back we will stick to the trail, and skip the challenging 2 km on the beach.

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 from the east side of Whitby Harbour
• head east along the Waterfront Trail
• walk through several parks and nature reserves along the shoreline
• walk past Oshawa Habour
• walk to McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve - Second Marsh Wildlife Area
• have lunch somewhere on the beach
• continue on the beach to Darlington Prov Park
• turn around go back to the start
• we will stop for a few short refreshment breaks along the way

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

enter Route # 425676 and click Load route AFTER CLICKING HERE

DRIVERS: WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE ANSWER THE CARPOOL QUESTION REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE IN YOUR CAR!!!

If carpooling: meet at 8:10 AM. Carpool departure is 8:20 AM
Kennedy Subway Station is located on the Bloor Subway line at the far east end.
We'll meet at the Passenger Drop-Off Entrance
If driving to the carpool, Kennedy Station is located just east of Kennedy, south of Eglinton. Parking is free on weekends.

If meeting at event: meet at 8:55 AM. We start hiking at 9:00
Park in the Whitby Lions Promenade
It is a free municipal parking lot at 280 Water St. Whitby, with about 35 spots. See picture of parking lot below.
As you drive south on Water St., look for the first parking lot on your right, before the road curves to the left.
If you follow the curve to the left, you will see a 2nd parking lot, that is the wrong one!

MAP OF CARPOOL LOCATION

MAP OF DRIVING FROM CARPOOL TO START OF HIKE


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PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION - PARKING LOT


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This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

(Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, general discombobulation and hurricanes will cause cancellation)

Please arrive before the start time, we will start promptly.