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Blue Ridge Park, Alamosa Park, Lescon Park & Villaways Park (9 KM) (12/14/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Bessarion Staiton (South Exit - Sheppard Ave E South SIde)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Dec 14 2025 1:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Dec 14 2025 8:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

less than 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

So, the random hike picker has selected this urban hike for today.

This 9 KM hike will both start and finish at Bessarion Subway Station.

The hike will be on a combination of sidewalks, single track trails, paved park trails and grassy fields.

In terms of hills, there should be one for about 25 meters and a long staircase for just under 50 meters.

WARNING: The first ravine along this hike is fairly sketchy and eroding.
Should the weather not be appropriate, then I will go around this section and then this hike will be 10 KM instead.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking boots / hiking shoes

Weather appropriate clothing

Water

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

First Aid Kit

A smile

Whistle

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Bessarion Station is located on Line 4 (SHEPPARD), two stops east of Yonge-Sheppard and two stops west on Don Mills.

If driving, the station is located on Sheppard between Leslie & Bayview at 731 Sheppard Avenue East.

In terms of parking or washrooms, you should be able to park at the Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre

So, we'll meet at the Sheppard Avenue East South Side exit from the station, which is across the street from the Shell Station.

Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt, probably standing inside the station.

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

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