Leap Day! Broadview to Leslie ~19km/12mi - Sat, Feb 29 2020

Leap Day! Broadview to Leslie ~19km/12mi (2/29/2020)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Don Trails

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 29 2020 10:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Feb 29 2020 1:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

~4 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Yvon W
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

13 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join me for a Leap Day walk along the Don!
We will walk from Broadview to Leslie TTC station along green belts and park lands beside the Don River. Total distance ~19km/12mi.
We'll be moving at a steady pace of around 4.8-5km/h (~3mph).
This is NOT a leisurely stroll.
If I've never hiked with you before on a hike of similar length & distance, be prepared to tell me about your recent experiences hiking.
We'll meet at Broadview subway station. Then we'll head down to the East Riverside park and up to Leslie along the Don trails, passing several parks and the Toronto Botanical Gardens along the way.
We will have some quick water/snack/bathroom breaks as needed. NO DESIGNATED LUNCH BREAK.
There will be numerous options to cut the walk short via transit if you are worried about being able to finish. Most of the trail is paved.
There may be one ~1.5km sidewalk section near York Mills, as well as a few short dirt trail sections.
The terrain will be largely flat with 2-3 gradual hills.
BRING COMFORTABLE SHOES WITH GOOD TRACTION.
ALWAYS KEEP ICERS ON HAND IN THE WINTER. IF I FIND AT THE START THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE THEM WITH YOU,
I MAY ASK YOU TO LEAVE THE GROUP.

Required Items to Bring:
2-3L of water (what you need for the day)
Snacks as needed
Weather appropriate clothing
Extremely comfy hiking boots/shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Cell phone
Headlamp/flashlight just in case

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meet just inside Broadview TTC station.
There is Green P parking at 35 Erindale Avenue (right behind the TTC station).
We'll end this hike at the Leslie TTC station, where there is also a parking lot.
See a route map here.

Notes:

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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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