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Airport + Centennial Park along Etobicoke Creek 18k (12/27/2014)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Burnhamthorpe Rd E & Mill Rd (North-West corner)
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 27 2014  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 26 2014 8:00:00 PM
Event Duration:4.5 - 5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
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:15
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 15 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE - 18.5km

PACE - about 5.0 km/h

DIFFICULTY - D4

Did you know that nearly one-third of Toronto Pearson International Airport land is made up of grasslands, farms and creek valley?
Or that there is an open-to-public trail that runs through it?

We will hike along the Etobicoke Creek Trail, which runs along the natural border between the cities of Toronto and Mississauga.

When we get to the airport lands, it will be noisy!! You may want to bring ear plugs. (Most of the hike will not be noisy)

This is the route we will take.

  • meet at NW corner of Burnhamthorpe Rd E & Mill Rd (see public transit directions below)
  • head NW to the airport lands
  • have a lunch/snack break with jets landing or taking off over our heads (depending on wind direction)
  • head SE to Centennial Park (do a 3k loop of it)
  • end back at our starting point

Don't get left behind! Please arrive early, we will start promptly, and I will turn off my cell once we begin hiking.

For an interactive Route Map, of the map at the top of this page

enter Route # 372754 and click Load route AFTER CLICKING HERE



Required Items to Bring:
  • Water 1 - 2 L
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • appropriate Hiking footwear
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • ear plugs - jets are very noisy
  • icers
  • Lunch / Snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet at the North-West corner of Burnhamthorpe Rd E & Mill Rd (TTC and MiWay bus stop is across the road). This place is accessible via:
(I got this info from google maps. you should confirm TTC or MiWay routes and schedules)

  • TTC Bus #50 from Islington Station
  • MiWay Bus #26 and Bus #20 from Islington Station and Square One
  • TTC Bus #49 from Kipling Station + 5 min walk
  • Car: Parking is available at the Fleetwood Park and the Garnetwood Park (2 min walk)

NOTE: The Bus ride from Islington to the meeting point takes around 20 min. So, plan to arrive at Islington at 9:00 am.


PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


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MAP OF BUS ROUTES AND STARTING LOCATION


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Notes:

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

Although I am not crazy about hiking with lightning flashing all around me!

Don't get left behind! Please arrive early, we will start promptly, and I will turn off my cell once we begin hiking.



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

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