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4-5 km/h: Bendale, Knob Hill Park To Treverton Park (10.5 KM) (5/1/2022)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: McCowan Station - McCowan Entrance
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 1 2022  11:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sun, May 1 2022 6:25:00 AM
Event Duration:2-3 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:15
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 13 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

By signing up for this event, you agree to, and acknowledge, the following:

  1. If you are vaccinated and have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days, you have read and will follow the federal laws as per Government of Canada - Travel to Canada: Requirements for COVID- 19 vaccinated travellers Web site
  2. If you are unvaccinated and have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days, you are compelled by law to be in quarantine and cannot lawfully attend this event, as per the Federal Government’s website
  3. You will take and pass the Ontario COVID-19 self-assessment on-line questionnaire. within 48 hours of the start of the event.

EVENT DETAILS

So, with the 'announcement' Line 3 is going to close forever in 2023, I've decided to try my hand at doing a hike out of McCowan Station, before it closes.

This 10.5 KM hike will start at McCowan SRT Station and go down to Kennedy Station.
Interesting spots include:

  • 'The Neighbourhood of Bendale'
  • 'The Meadoway'.
  • 'Thomson Memorial Park'.

    • This hike will be primarily be on wide paved trails or through neighborhoods. However, there is one interesting single track trail, which could be a bit muddy.

    In terms of hills, there's only one climb over 25 meters.

    Sadly, there aren't any washrooms available on this hike.

    We'll aim for a pace of 4-5 km/h.

    NOTE: Today is the day of the Toronto Marathon, so many roads in Toronto are closed in the morning, 'here's the list'.


    Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking boots or 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.
  • A smile.
  • First aid kit
  • Whistle

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    McCowan Station is located on the Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) line (Line 3), five stops East of Kennedy at the end of the line.

    Please meet outside the McCowan Road exit. If it's cold or wet, then we'll just meet inside the station doors.

    For those of you driving, Midland Station is located at 1275 McCowan Road, between Ellesmere & the 401.
    In terms of parking, you could probably just park at the lot at the Scarbourgh Town Centre and then walk over to the station.

    (Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt)

    MAP

    Picture of Meeting 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:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!