Almost FAST HIKE NY Center to the Manor plus 14 km - Tue, Aug 30 2016

Almost FAST HIKE NY Center to the Manor plus 14 km (8/30/2016)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Outside North York Centre Subway Station - West Side of Yonge Street (Beside Starbucks)
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Aug 30 2016  6:45 PM
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Aug 29 2016 6:45:00 PM
Event Duration:about 2.5 hrs
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: 7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: 14 km

PACE: 6+ km/h

DIFFICULTY: D4 - pace will be quick, no straggling, strong hikers only!!

The fine print

  • Have you wanted to come out on a FAST hike but weren't sure if you could keep up?
  • Well, this "ALMOST FAST" hike might be for you.
  • Please, if you sign up for this hike, ensure that you can walk at least 6 km/h for the entire distance.
  • This is an ALMOST FAST HIKE for strong hikers, IT IS NOT A CASUAL STROLL.
  • (FYI - a FAST HIKE would be 6.5 - 10+ km/h)

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

This will be our route:

  • Depart from North York Centre
  • just follow the hiker in front of you (or peruse the map above)
  • back to North York Centre

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 550786


Required Items to Bring:
  • Flashlight or Headlamp
  • Cell phone
  • Whistle
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Good footwear
  • Water
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet outside the Starbucks at North York Centre Subway Station. The Starbucks is located on the west of Yonge St and on the north side of Mel Lastman Square and across the street from Empress Walk Mall.

For those driving:

You can PARK FOR FREE after 6 pm on side streets west of Beecroft Rd.

Or, there's a pay parking lot on the North-East corner at Empress/Park Home and Yonge Street, which is three traffic lights north of Sheppard Ave.
Then it's just a short walk to the Starbucks, which is located on the south-west side.

MAP OF MEETING LOCATION


PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

(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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- 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!