G. Ross Lord Park (12 KM) - Sun, Oct 10 2021

G. Ross Lord Park (12 KM) (10/10/2021)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: N.E. Corner of Yonge & Bishop/Hendon (Outside Finch Station / Finch Go Bus Terminal)
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Oct 10 2021  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Oct 9 2021 9:55:00 AM
Event Duration:Less than 3 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Fletcher
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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:16
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 19 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

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EVENT DETAILS

So, the random hike picker has selected this nice route through G. Ross Lord Park this morning.

This 12 KM hike will both start and finish at Finch Subway Station.

The majority of this hike will be on a wide paved paths and walk through a few neighborhoods.

In terms of hills, there's a few small climbs, but none greater than 10 meters.

We'll do a washroom stop at a community centre, about 2 hours into the hike.

PLEASE NOTE THAT LINE 2 IS CLOSED BETWEEN KIPLING AND JANE STATION THIS WEEKEND.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Mask / Face Covering
  • Good footwear, running shoes permitted
  • Water
  • Weather appropriate clothing
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • A smile.
  • First aid kit
  • Whistle

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    So, we'll meet outside the Finch Go Bus Terminal on the N.E. corner of Yonge & Bishop/Hendon.

    For those traveling from the subway:
    - exit the subway where the ticket booth is on the concourse level,
    - turn right follow the path down past the Tim Hortons,
    - then you can take a right at either the first staircase or the first escalator to get out to the N.E. corner / Finch Go Bus Terminal.
    Also, you can just follow the signs for the GO Bus Terminal, whichever is easiest.

    For those of you driving, the N.E. corner of Hendon / Bishop is located one traffic light north of Finch.
    The entrance to the TTC parking lot is located one further traffic light north on the east side.

    Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt.

    MAP

    Picture Of Meeting Location


    Notes:

    Please arrive on time, I will turn my cell phone off once we begin hiking.


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