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Finch to Vaughan pond and back (18 km) (7/19/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

FINCH SUBWAY STATION passenger drop-off. NW corner of Yonge St + Hendon Ave

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 19 2014 9:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 18 2014 10:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

4.5 - 5 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Arnie
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This D3 hike will be 17 km along mainly paved, fairly flat paths.

We'll start and end at Finch Subway Station, maintaining a moderate pace of 4.5 km

Please arrive on time, we will start promptly.

About 1/2 of the route will be in the open, without tree cover. I highly recommend sunblock or other sun protection.

This is the route we will take.

west along Finch Hydro Corridor
west to G. Ross Lord Park (W.C. available)
head north through the park
arrive at the Vaughan pond in Marita Payne Park
have a 25 minute lunch break
play with dozens of ducks and geese
retrace our steps back to Finch subway

Along the way we'll pass through G. Ross Lord Park which will provide us with some interesting scenery, including the dam and reservoir.

Required Items to Bring:

Good footwear - hiking or running shoes
Water 1-2 L

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

sun hat
sun glasses
sun block

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Finch Subway Station is on the Yonge- University subway line. It is the terminal station at the very north end on the Yonge subway line.
We will meet at the passenger pick and drop off Kiss 'N Ride which is on the WEST side of Yonge St. NW corner of Yonge St + Hendon Ave
If you see a whole bunch of GO buses and TTC buses you are on the wrong side of Yonge St.

Look for me with an ORANGE whistle on my backpack.

If you are driving, there is free TTC parking on weekends and statutory holidays.

Enter Finch West Parking Lot from the west side of Yonge Street, just north of Hendon Road; or from the north side of Hendon Road, just west of Yonge Street. Capacity is 1,552 spaces.

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Notes:

This hike will go forth rain or shine ☀ ☁ ☂ ☃

Please arrive on time. This hike will start promptly.

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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