Urban Hike - High Park, Waterfront Trail, Humber Bay - Thu, Aug 25 2011

Urban Hike - High Park, Waterfront Trail, Humber Bay (8/25/2011)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: High Park, Toronto West End (Bloor & High Park Ave)
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Aug 25 2011  6:30 PM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Aug 24 2011 2:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2.5-3 Hours (Approx. 10 KMs)
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Ghanesh
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Walking down the park and down the Aisle - A casual, fun and moderately-paced summer's evening walk through High Park, the Waterfront Trail, Humber Bay Park and up the Humber River Trail ending at Old Mill Subway Station.

This casual walk and picnic outing is also to celebrate the meeting of Dan and Josephine, exactly one year ago on this very outing and their upcoming marriage(TOC's 3rd marriage, I believe)

- Starting at the PARK ENTRANCE at High Park Avenue and Bloor St, we will walk through various trails and over varied terrain(grass, gravel, road) and go at a moderately brisk pace whilst taking in great views across Grenadier Pond and Humber Bay.

- This walk is suitable for beginners and seasoned hikers alike - but please keep in mind that it will take about 2.5 - 3 hours and possibly be cooler by the lake as late evening approaches.

- This a great opportunity for old and new members of TOC - especially those in the downtown core - to meet, chat, exercise, socialize, share ideas about TOC and get some adventure right here in the city.

- We will stop by the Humber Bay Bridge or park to have a rest and pot luck snacks/picnic.

- Please note - START and END locations of this walk are different - starting at High Park and ending at Old Mill Subway Stn.

- This Event will be cancelled if there is a high chance for rainy conditions - only sunshine for Dan and Josephine!

- Lots of free parking in the park and you can actually cut the outing short by taking a TTC bus from the half way point of the walk.

- See photos from previous event here


Required Items to Bring:
  • Comfortable walking/hiking footwear
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Water, food/snacks, camera
  • Headlight/Flashlight
Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:Traveling by subway you exit at High Park Subway Station on the Bloor line. Go to High Park Avenue exit and turn right(south). Cross Bloor Street and enter park and meet everyone at park entrance.

  • Traveling by car going east bound on QEW get off at Lakeshore and turn north on Parkside Drive.
  • Traveling west on QEW/Gardiner get of at Dunn ave and Turn north on Parkside Drive.
  • Follow Parkside to Bloor and turn Left(west) to the next set of lights and turn left into the High Park.
  • There is some parking just inside the park, find a spot and walk back to entrance.


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    • Notes:
    Photo source: Geraldine Grieve(from previous TOC event)
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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!