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Don Valley Biking Trails (16 KM) (8/23/2015)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: S.E. Corner of Yonge St & Lawrence Ave
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 23 2015  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 22 2014 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:a couple 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:6
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will be traveling between Lawrence Subway Station and Broadview Subway Station for approx. 16 km hiking along the single-track don valley mountain biking trails.

This is one of the most difficult urban hikes in the city in terms of terrain and speed. PLEASE TAKE THIS HIKE SERIOUSLY!!!

NOTE: This is a D4 hike bordering a D5, meaning it will be faster and tougher than your average urban hike. Expect to be traveling between 4.0-10.0 km/h on portions of this hike. INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED HIKERS ONLY!!!

NOTE: If you do not bring hiking boot/hiking shoes, you may be turned away.

For this event, everyone will start on the wait list. To get on the event from the wait list, please write "I've read the itinerary" in the NOTES section when signing up, so that I know that you understand the event. If you do not follow these instructions, you will not be added to the event and removed.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking boots/shoes REQUIRED

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.

A smile


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet on the South-East corner of Yonge St and Lawrence Ave, near the 'Locke' branch of the Toronto Public Library across the street from the Lawrence Subway Station Entrance.

Lawrence Subway Station is located on the Yonge Subway Line, two stops south of Sheppard and 6 Stations north of Bloor.

Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt, possibly drinking a coffee.

MAP


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PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


Notes:

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

This hike will go forth rain or shine.


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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!