Almost FAST HIKE: Leslie Steeles Loop 12 km - Tue, May 3 2016

Almost FAST HIKE: Leslie Steeles Loop 12 km (5/3/2016)

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: South-West corner of Leslie & Sheppard
Date(s) & Time:Tue, May 3 2016  7:00 PM
Registration Cut Off: Mon, May 2 2016 7:00:00 PM
Event Duration:about 2 hours
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: 11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
DISTANCE: 12 km

PACE: 6+ km/h

DIFFICULTY: D4 (pace will be quick, no straggling !!)

Along a mix of paved, gravel and dirt paths, mainly through parks and ravines, a bit through residential.

The fine print

  • Have you wanted to come out on a FAST hike but weren't sure if you could keep up?
  • Well, this hike might be for you.
  • Please, if you sign up for this hike, ensure that you can walk about 6.0 km/h for 12 km.
  • This is an ALMOST FAST HIKE for strong hikers, IT IS NOT A CASUAL STROLL.
  • (FYI - a FAST HIKE would be 6.5 - 7 km/h)

This is the route we will take.

  • Start at Leslie station (S.W. Corner of Leslie & Sheppard)
  • go north almost to Steeles Ave.
  • loop south back to Leslie station

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

enter Route # 440203 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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll be meeting at the South-West corner of Sheppard & Leslie.
Leslie station is located on the Sheppard Subway Line.

If arriving on the Subway line, please exit the station following the signs marked "TO LESLIE STREET"

MAP OF STARTING LOCATION

PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

(although kerfuffles, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, general discombobulation and consternation, or hurricanes may cause cancellation)

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


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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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