Warden Woods, Taylor Creek, Lower Don, & Beltline Trails - 20km - Sat, Sep 19 2015

Warden Woods, Taylor Creek, Lower Don, & Beltline Trails - 20km (9/19/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Warden Subway Station

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 19 2015 9:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 18 2015 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 - 6 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Matt
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

I've discovered quite a few great trails during my first year in the city, so I decided to string a bunch of them together into a 20km hike. Yes, you read that right, 20km.

We will meet at Warden Subway Station and follow this route:
- South through Warden Woods
- West on the Taylor Creek Trail to Don Mills Rd
- West on the Lower Don Trail to Crothers Woods
- South through Crothers Woods to the Brickworks
- Take a 25-30 minute break for lunch
- North then west on the Beltline Trail to Eglinton West Subway Station
- Catch our breath and enjoy the rest of the weekend

Route Rundown:
Distance: Just under 20km
Pace: 5.0km/h (we will be maintaining this throughout)
Expected Time: 5 - 6 hours (including lunch break)
Trails: Mostly dirt/gravel trails with some paved sections
Terrain: Quite a few ups and downs and some significant hills

PLEASE READ:
This is a D4 hike because of the distance we will be covering and because we will be hiking constantly with very few, if any, stops other than the lunch break. If you are unable to hike a good moderate pace for the entire distance, please don't sign up for this hike. We will not be waiting for stragglers! You have been warned. Also, aside from the Brickworks, there are no washroom facilities along the trail, so be prepared for that.

Please plan to arrive before the posted start time, we will be leaving immediately at 9:30am. I will turn my phone to silent once we begin, so any calls or messages will likely not be returned until the end of the hike.

This hike will go forward rain or shine.

See map below for start/end points and the rough hiking route. Click the points on the map for transit information.

Required Items to Bring:
Weather appropriate clothing
Good hiking shoes/boots
At least 2L of water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Lunch (or money to purchase something at the Brickworks)
Snacks for the trail
Sunscreen/hat
Rain gear
Unbridled enthusiasm

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Warden Subway Station is located on the Bloor- Danforth Subway (also known as Line 2) at the corner of St Clair Ave E and Warden Ave. We will meet at the main Warden Ave entrance, look for me with a black backpack and Blue Jays cap.

Notes:

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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