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Hike to Brickworks Farmers Market (11 KM) (5/21/2011)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Eglinton West Subway station
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 21 2011  8:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 20 2011 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:3.5 Hrs
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:20
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We'll be heading down the old belt line to the Brickworks Farmers Market.

This hike is a little more challenging than the others, because after we're done at the market, I'm gonna challenge you with one nice steep hill.

There will be a couple hills on this hike to challenge us as we move towards our destination. ONE HILL WILL BE STEEP

The hike is about 11 km overall and we will aim to hike anywhere between 3.5-4.5km per hour. But really, your welcome to go at whatever pace you feel comfortable at.

We will follow this path:

  1. Depart from Eglinton West Subway Station
  2. South to Belt Line
  3. Detour around Mount Pleasant Cemetery
  4. Follow the Vale of Avoca ravine south
  5. Stop at Brickworks for 45 mins

    NOTE: If you want to drop off at the Brickworks, there's a shuttle bus to Davisville and to Broadview Subway Station.

  6. Up hill at Clorey Park
  7. South to Sherbourne Subway Station

This hike will be 11km, We will follow the Belt Line and Central Ravines Discovery Walk


Required Items to Bring:
  • Good footwear
  • Water 1-2 L and snacks
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Snacks
  • Camara
  • Poles

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Eglinton West Subway Station is located at Eglinton West and Allan Road. Look for me at the entrance of the station, near the collector's booth.


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Picture of starting location


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Notes:

This hike will go forth in all weather conditions

Please arrive on time, I will turn my cell phone off once we begin hiking.


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Voluntary Donation:What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

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