Lawrence Glendon Edwards Gardens 21 km - Sat, Jun 18 2016

Lawrence Glendon Edwards Gardens 21 km (6/18/2016)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: S.E. Corner of Yonge St & Lawrence Ave
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jun 18 2016  9:20 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jun 17 2016 9:20:00 AM
Event Duration:about 4.5 hrs (including lunch by the river)
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:15
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
DISTANCE: 21 km

PACE: 5.5 km/h - a lively pace!

DIFFICULTY: D4

TERRAIN: mainly flat, but 3 km of dirt mountain bike trails with STEEP STEEP ups and downs

Along a mix of paved, gravel and dirt paths. There may be a few muddy sections.

Between kms 5 - 8 we will be on dirt mountain bike trails with some STEEP STEEP STEEP ups and downs!!
Did I mention STEEP ?

This is the route we will take.

  • Start at Lawrence subway station, (S.E. corner of Yonge St & Lawrence Ave)
  • east through parks and interesting neighbourhoods
  • through Glendon Campus
  • hike some mountain bike trails
  • tour an area with large mansions
  • thru Edwards Gardens
  • Lunch Break by the river
  • west through various parks
  • End at Lawrence subway station

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 480465



Required Items to Bring:
  • cell phone
  • Water 2 L
  • Good footwear
  • Weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • snacks, lunch

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet on the South-East corner of Yonge St and Lawrence Ave, in front of the 'Locke' branch of the Toronto Public Library across the street from the Lawrence Subway Station Entrance.

Lawrence Subway Station is located on the Yonge Subway Line, two stops south of Sheppard and 6 Stations north of Bloor.

There is free parking on side streets in the area

MAP OF MEETING LOCATION


PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION


Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

(Severe local meteorite impacts, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, general discombobulation and hurricanes may cause cancellation)

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


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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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