4-5 km/h: The Lower Don (6.5 KM) - Sun, Mar 20 2022

4-5 km/h: The Lower Don (6.5 KM) (3/20/2022)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Broadview Subway Station
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 20 2022  9:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Mar 20 2022 6:25:00 AM
Event Duration:1-2 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:25
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 23 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

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EVENT DETAILS

So, an earlier hike than normal this morning, as I have to be down on the Esplanade by 11 this morning.

This 6.5 KM hike will travel between Broadview Station and Queens Quay Streetcar Station.
Some interesting spots include

  • 'Riverdale Park East'.
  • 'The Lower Don Trail'.
  • 'Redpath Sugar Refinery'.

    • PACE: We'll aim for a pace of 4-5 km/h

    The hike will be on a combination of paved paths, which could be covered in ice and snow and we'll sneak across a sports field, which may be a bit muddy.

    In terms of hills, I believe that there are none.

    We'll do a washroom stop in Riverdale Park East, about 15 minutes into the hike.

    I usually carry a pair of icers with me from the first snowfall of the year until the end of April, so I recommend having a pair in your pack to deal with any potential ice.
    You can find the pair I use, 'here from Amazon'.


    Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking boots or hiking shoes
  • Water
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Mask / Face Covering
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • A smile
  • First Aid Kit
  • Whistle
  • Icers / Traction Devices
  • $20 for your 2022 TOC badge

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Broadview Station is located on the Bloor/Danforth Subway Line. It is three stops east of Bloor/Yonge station.

    For those of you driving, Broadview Station is located on the east side of Broadview Avenue, just north of Danforth. In terms of parking, there's a Green P lot located one block north of the station on Erindale Avenue.

    We'll meet near the one entrance to the station. Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt,

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    PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION


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    Notes:

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


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