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Crothers Woods (15 KM) (10/9/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

St. Clair Subway Station

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 9 2011 12:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 7 2011 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

4-4.5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Fletcher
Kate E
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will be exploring some of the obscure trails in the Don Valley trail system, mainly in Crothers Woods.

This is the most difficult urban hike in the city. Those coming on this event should be prepared with hiking shoes/boots. Especially on days after rain, the trails can be very muddy.

NOTE: If you do not bring hiking boot/hiking shoes, you may be turned away.

Meet at St. Clair Subway Station, outside the station entrance, beside the McDonalds on the south side of St. Clair Ave.

We will follow this path:

Depart St. Clair Subway Station
Travel south-west through the Moore Ravine and past the Brickworks
North through Crothers Woods and the lower Don Valley Mountain Biking Trail
South through the Upper Don Valley Mountain Biking Trail
Through the Mount Pleasent Cemetery to connect back to the ravine.
Finish back at St. Clair Subway Station.

The hike is about 15 km overall and we will aim to hike at 4.5km-5.0km/h.

NOTE: This hike is challenging with a several hills on this event.

Required Items to Bring:

HIKING BOOTS/HIKING SHOES
Water 1-2 L and snacks
Weather appropriate clothing

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Snacks
Camara
Poles
Suncreen
Bug Spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

St. Clair Subway Station is located on the Yonge/University Subway Line, 3 stops north of Bloor Station.

We'll meet at the SOUTH entance of St Clair Subway Station, which is located beside a McDonalds. See Picture of Starting location Below.

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Notes:

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

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!