Thanksgiving Hike - Exploring Rouge Valley (~17km) - Mon, Oct 12 2015

Thanksgiving Hike - Exploring Rouge Valley (~17km) (10/12/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Rouge Park - (in the parking lot at Glenrouge Campground, 7450 Kingston Road, Scarborough)

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Oct 12 2015 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Oct 11 2015 11:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

6 - 7 Hours (including driving to and from carpool)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Praj
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

DISTANCE ==> 17km

DIFFICULTY ==> 4 - This hike will have many hills and we will keep up a good pace.

PACE ==> about 4.5 km/h

Please note that, while the "Max Group Size" is 4, I'm planning to have a group of 12, depending on the number of drivers

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!!!

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
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

If carpooling: meet at 10:20 AM. Carpool Departure Time: 10:30 AM SHARP !!

If you plan to get to Kennedy at 10:30, 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 10:55 AM. Hike starts at 11:00 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:

10:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $10.06 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, April 29, 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 rain, snow or shine

Don't get left behind! Please arrive early, we will start promptly, and I will turn off my cell once we begin hiking.

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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!