NYC to Earl Bales Forestry Loop 11.5 km - Wed, Jan 1 2020

NYC to Earl Bales Forestry Loop 11.5 km (1/1/2020)

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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:Wed, Jan 1 2020  1:05 PM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jan 1 2020 9:00:00 AM
Event Duration:less than 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:25
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 27 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is a New Year's Day hike!

DISTANCE: 11.5 km

PACE: 5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D3

ICERS: we may need icers for this hike. Be prepared. You must keep icers in your pack during the winter months.

The route will take us along a mix of paved, gravel and dirt paths with a few good hills
There will most likely be some icy and / or muddy sections
There is a very nice stretch of path right beside a branch of the Don River

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 777783


Required Items to Bring:
  • 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 card
  • whistle
  • cell phone
  • Good footwear (no open toe sandals!)
  • 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
  • Gaiters (for deep snow, to keep it out of your shoes or boots)
  • snacks
  • sunblock + sun hat + sun glasses

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.

There is free street parking on side streets west of Beecroft Rd. (Tamworth, Park Home etc.) Have a look at the map below

MAP OF MEETING LOCATION


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!