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Rouge Park 20k (5/2/2015)

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:Hike
Event Location: Rouge Park - (in the parking lot at Glenrouge Campground, 7450 Kingston Road, Scarborough)
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 2 2015  10:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 1 2015 10:00:00 AM
Event Duration:6 - 7 Hours (including driving to and from carpool)
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Arnie
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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:4
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE ==> 20k

DIFFICULTY ==> 4 - This hike will have many hills and we will keep up a good pace.
There will be a few very steep hills which we will ascend and descend. Expect a workout!!

PACE ==> about 5+ km/h

MAX PARTICIPANTS ==> about 10, depending on # of drivers, passengers, and those who will meet at event

Members on the waiting list who are willing to drive will get first priority.
Passengers will be added as drivers become available.

Alternatively, you can also meet us at the hike starting location.

DRIVERS, WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE ANSWER THE CARPOOL QUESTION REGARDING THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE IN YOUR CAR!!!

  • This hike will have many hills and we will keep up a good pace.
  • We will start at Glenrouge Campground on Kingston Road and head north on the trails.
  • We'll cover a bit more of the trails than shown on the map above.
  • I've got a nice spot for a lunch stop (if I can find that log again)

For an interactive Route Map, of the map at the top of this page

enter Route # 416367 and click Load route AFTER CLICKING HERE



Required Items to Bring:
  • Good footwear
  • Water 1- 2L (as much as you need)
  • Weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Snacks + lunch
  • icers / traction devices
  • gaiters

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

If carpooling: meet at 9:20 AM. Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 AM SHARP !!

If you plan to get to Kennedy at 9:30, and the subway is 5 minutes late, you will miss the hike!


We'll meet at the Passenger Drop-Off Entrance
Kennedy Station has free parking on weekends

If meeting at event: meet at 9:55 AM. Hike starts at 10:00 AM SHARP !!


MAP OF DRIVING FROM CARPOOL TO START OF HIKE


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PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):39Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $10.06 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Tuesday, April 23, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

(Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, general discombobulation and hurricanes will cause cancellation)

Please arrive before the start time, we will start promptly.


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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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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!