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Almost FAST HIKE: Lawrence Sunnybrook Loop with HILL 16 km (6/9/2015)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: S.E. Corner of Yonge St & Lawrence Ave
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Jun 9 2015  6:30 PM
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jun 8 2015 6:30:00 PM
Event Duration:about 3 hrs
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:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: 16 km

PACE: 6 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D4 - pace will be quick, no straggling !!

The fine print

  • Have you wanted to come out on a FAST hike but weren't sure if you could keep up?
  • Well, this "ALMOST FAST" hike might be for you.
  • I will set the pace at about 6.0 km/h
  • .
  • (FYI - a FAST HIKE would be 6.5 - 7 km/h)
  • Please, if you sign up for this hike, ensure that you can walk about 6.0 km/h for 16 km.
  • This is an ALMOST FAST HIKE for strong hikers, IT IS NOT A CASUAL STROLL.

A few of the km will be on mountain bike trails with some steep ups and downs!!
as well as some on pavement and gravel paths.
There will be 1 big hill and a bunch of not quite big hills. There may be a few muddy sections.

This is the route we will take.

  • Start at Lawrence subway station, (S.E. corner of Yonge St & Lawrence Ave)
  • east through various parks to Sunnybrook Park
  • north through Glendon Campus
  • Ascend Lawrence Ave hill for .75 km
  • east to Wilket Creek Park
  • hike trails in Sunnybrook Park
  • hike trails in Serena Gundy Park
  • west through various parks
  • End at Lawrence subway station

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

enter Route # 430594 and click Load route AFTER CLICKING HERE



Required Items to Bring:
  • Good footwear
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Flashlight or headlight
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Water

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    We'll meet on the South-East corner of Yonge St and Lawrence Ave, near the 'Locke' branch of the Toronto Public Library across the street from the Lawrence Subway Station Entrance.

    Lawrence Subway Station is located on the Yonge Subway Line, two stops south of Sheppard and 6 Stations north of Bloor.

    Look for me with a whistle on my backpack.

    MAP OF STARTING LOCATION


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    PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


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    Notes:

    This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

    (although earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, general discombobulation and consternation, or hurricanes may cause cancellation)

    Please arrive before the start time, we will start promptly.


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    - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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