Hike For A Slice VI: High Park & Neighbourhoods - 10km - Tue, Oct 6 2015

Hike For A Slice VI: High Park & Neighbourhoods - 10km (10/6/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Runnymede Subway Station

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Oct 6 2015 6:30 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Oct 5 2015 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2.5 - 3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Matt
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Hike For A Slice, Part VI, let's do it.

The hike will start at Runnymede Station and follow this route:
• South along the western trails of High Park then back up to High Park Blvd.
• East through Roncesvalles Village
• East through Little Portugal to Trinity Bellwoods Park
• East then north through Alexandra Park and Kensington Market to Spadina & College
• Head to a nearby pizza place for a slice (if you wish)

Route Rundown:
Distance: 10km
Pace: 4.5 - 5.0km/h
Expected Time: 2 - 2.5 hours + pizza time
Trails: Mostly sidewalks and paved trails with some gravel/dirt trails at the beginning
Terrain: Some stairs and a hill at the beginning, otherwise mostly flat

Following the hike I will take anyone so inclined to a local pizza joint for a slice, but this part of the event is optional. This pizzeria features large slices of greasy, thin crust, 2am style pizza, so there's a good chance you will ruin any exercise you got on the hike. They offer four different types of slices, one of which is vegetarian.

Please plan to arrive before the posted start time, we will be leaving immediately at 6:30pm. I will turn my phone to silent once we begin, so any calls or messages will likely not be returned until the end of the hike.

This hike will go forward rain or shine. A high risk of a thunderstorm (80%+) 24 hours before may result in postponement or cancellation. There is one restroom along the route and there is one at the pizza place. Please plan accordingly.

See map below for start/end points and the rough hiking route. Click the points on the map for transit information.

Required Items to Bring:
Good hiking/running shoes
Weather appropriate clothing
1 - 2 L of water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Snacks for the trail
$5 for a slice
Sunscreen/hat
Unbridled enthusiasm

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Runnymede Station is on the Bloor-Danforth Subway (also known as Line 2) located at the corner of Bloor St W & Runnymede Rd.

We will meet at the main entrance on Runnymede Rd. Follow the exit signs to Runnymede Rd, NOT to Kennedy Ave. Look for me with a black backpack and a Blue Jays cap.

Notes:

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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!