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BRISK WALK: Crothers Woods (14 KM, 5.5 km/h) (7/4/2012)

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: Summerhill Subway Station
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Jul 4 2012  7:00 PM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jul 4 2012 5:30:00 PM
Event Duration:2.5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Daniel Parker
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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:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Total distance is about 14 kilometers. This will NOT be a slow walk. We will hike at 5.5 km per hour. Moreover, this is the most difficult urban hike in the city.

Those coming on this event should be prepared with hiking shoes/boots. Especially on days after rain, the trails can be very muddy.

We'll start from Summerhill Subway Station and follow this route

  1. Travel south-west through the Moore Ravine and past the Brickworks
  2. North through Crothers Woods and the lower Don Valley Mountain Biking Trail
  3. South through the Upper Don Valley Mountain Biking Trail
  4. Exit at Heath St to connect back to the ravine.
  5. Finish back at Summerhill Station.

Preference on the waiting list may be given to members who have already participated in a "BRISK walk" or have otherwise demonstarted that they are fast hikers


Required Items to Bring:
  • 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.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Summerhill Subway Station is located on the Yonge Subway Line, two stations north of Bloor and three stations south of Eglinton. Meet near the entrance of the station.

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Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

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

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