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Withrow Park, The Pocket, Monarch Park & Smalls Creek (12 KM) (11/30/2024)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Donlands Station (Donlands Avenue Entrance)
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 30 2024  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Nov 30 2024 6:55:00 AM
Event Duration:less than 3.5 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:23
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 23 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

So, the random hike picker has selected this urban hike for today.

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

The hike will be on a combination of sidewalks, paved parking lots, multi use trails and single track dirt trails.

In terms of hills, there should be about 2 stair climbs of about 25 meters.

I'll attempt to stop for a washroom break at Withrow Park, located about 2 KM into the hike and Monarch Park, located about 6.5 KM into the hike.

Post hike, if anyone's interested, I'm going to head to The Only Cafe for some drinks and will probably grab a pizza if anyone would like to come.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A SUBWAY CLOSURE ON LINE 1 THIS WEEKEND BETWEEN ST CLAIR WEST AND KING STATION

For those unfamiliar with how I lead my hikes.

  • If you see me walking at a certain pace, you don’t have to walk at the same pace as me (I like to talk to different people on a hike, so I walk I different paces)
  • If you’d like to walk faster than me, that’s cool, if you like to walk slower than me, that’s cool too
  • We’ll meet up as a group when we take a major turn, cross a major intersection or if I think the group is getting too far separated.
  • We’ll do a water break, breather and sure everyone is aliver
  • I have two requests:
    1. If you choose to walk in front of me and you don’t know where you’re going, please stop and wait as I ain’t going to chase after y'all.
    2. Please no harassment, or else you won’t be welcomed back.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking boots / hiking shoes
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Water
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • First Aid Kit
  • A smile
  • Whistle

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Donlands Station is located on the Bloor/Danforth (Line 2) Subway Line.

    Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt at the Donlands Avenue entrance to the station.
    If you take exit the Dewhurst Boulevard, you will not find me.

    For those of you driving, Donalands Station is located on Donlands Avenue, just north of Danforth.
    Address is 30 Donlands Avenue.
    In terms of parking, there's often free parking on Strathmore Blvd, which is one block north of Danforth.

    Map

    Picture of Starting Location


    Notes:

    Please ensure that you check the 'TTC service updates website' for any potential closures.

    Please arrive on time, I will turn off my cell phone once the hike begins.


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    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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