NYC Earl Bales + Golf Course Loop 12 km - Mon, Feb 18 2019

NYC Earl Bales + Golf Course Loop 12 km (2/18/2019)

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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:Mon, Feb 18 2019  11:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Feb 17 2019 7:00:00 PM
Event Duration:about 3 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
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: 15 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: 12 km

PACE: 5 km/h, a moderate pace

DIFFICULTY: D3

  • The route will take us through York Cemetery, Don Valley Golf Course, and forest paths with a few good hills
  • We will explore a rugged challenging gully adjacent to the golf course. Get ready for an adventure!
  • There is an optional short climb up a very steep hill beside the 401
  • There may be some icy and or muddy sections.
  • There is a very nice stretch of path right beside a branch of the Don River
  • We'll stop for a snack break somewhere along the way

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 725608


Required Items to Bring:
  • MANDATORY! PROPER ICERS with sharp metal points to dig into the ice - keep icers in your pack during the winter months. No icers? see next item!
  • bring your OHIP / health card
  • whistle
  • cell phone
  • Good footwear
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Water 1 or 2 L
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • first aid kit
  • Snacks

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.

MAP OF MEETING LOCATION


PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine, but not freezing rain, because that just sucks.

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:
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