Almost FAST Leslie to Don Mills Loop 12 km - Thu, Aug 31 2017

Almost FAST Leslie to Don Mills Loop 12 km (8/31/2017)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: South-West corner of Leslie & Sheppard
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Aug 31 2017  6:45 PM
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Aug 31 2017 2:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2.25 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:15
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: 12k

PACE: 6+ km/h (we will be quick to stay ahead of the mosquitoes, no straggling, strong hikers only!)

DIFFICULTY: D4

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.
  • 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, through parks, ravines, a GO station, and some residential neigbourhoods.

There may be a bit of mud on a forest path.

This is the route we will take.

  • Start at Leslie station
  • End at Leslie station
  • hike 12 km in between

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 574409


Required Items to Bring:
  • flashlight or headlamp
  • water 1 or 2 L
  • cell phone
  • whistle
  • weather appropriate clothing
  • good footwear
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • first aid kit

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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

IMPORTANT: If arriving on the Subway line, please exit the station following the signs marked "TO LESLIE STREET",
Otherwise you will wonder aimlessly, then phone or text me and be upset when I don't answer.

MAP OF STARTING LOCATION
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PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

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


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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!