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Gatineau To Sherwood Park (18 KM) (12/26/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Kennedy Subway Station (Passenger Drop-Off Entrance)

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Dec 26 2012 11:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Dec 25 2012 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

3.5-4.5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

RATING = D4 - Moderate to Diffcult

DISTANCE = 18 KM

SPEED = 5.0+ KM/H

TERRAIN = Some paved trails, but also some rough single-track sketchy trails and a couple hills thrown in for fun (hiking shoes preferred)

EXPECTED TIME = 3.5-4.5 Hours

ITINERARY:

So I personally have a deep fear of boxing day shopping, so instead of fighting the crowds, I'm doing an urban hike instead.

Start from Kennedy Station
West on the Gatineau Hydro corridor
North through Charles Sauriol Conservation Area (& the Rainbow Tunnel)
West through Moccasin Park & The Don Mills neighborhoods
South on the Leaside Trail
West through Wilket Creek Park
West through Sherwood Park
End at Lawrence Station

This is event will require some speed walking, so those who do not want to keep the pace, please do not sign up.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to shoot me an email.

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.

Water

Snacks

Icers

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Kennedy Subway Station is located on the Bloor Subway line at the far east end.

We'll meet at the Passenger Drop-Off Entrance

If driving, Kennedy Station is found at the corner of Eglinton/Kennedy. Use HTML map below to help plan your route.

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Picture of Stating Location

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Notes:

hike will go forth rain or shine

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.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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