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Hike For A Slice IX: Lower Don Trail & Neighbourhoods - 10.5km (1/16/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Pape Subway Station

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 16 2016 10:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 15 2016 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 - 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, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

It's another daytime edition of hike for a slice as we're going to be checking out one of the more infamous pizza joints in Toronto. Rest assured it has nothing to do with the pizza.

We will start at Pape Station and follow this route:
• Northwest along neighbourhood streets to Pottery Rd.
• Down the hill and do a short lap of Crothers Woods.
• South on the Lower Don Trail to Riverdale Park.
• Cross the river and head through Riverdale Park West.
• West along neighbourhood streets to Yonge & Gerrard.
• Head to a nearby pizza place for a slice (if you wish).

Route Rundown:
Distance: 10.5km
Pace: Between 4.5 - 5.0 km/h
Expected Time: 2 - 2.5 hours + pizza time
Trails: Mix of paved trails, sidewalks, and single track mountain bike trails
Terrain: Some rolling sections, two sets of stairs, and one big hill.

PLEASE BRING ICERS. Some of these trails can be a bit treacherous and if there is snow or ice on the trail you will need extra traction. I may have to change the route due to trail conditions and/or construction along the Lower Don Trail. I don't anticipate having to add any distance, if anything the distance will be slightly reduced.

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 really big slices of thin chewy crust pizza. There are several different types of slices, including vegetarian options.

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:
ICERS/TRACTION DEVICES
Hiking shoes/boots
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
Unbridled enthusiasm

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Pape Subway Station is located on the Bloor- Danforth Subway (also known as Line 2) on Pape Ave half a block north of Danforth Ave. We will meet inside the doors to the main entrance. Look for me with a black backpack and a dark blue Polar Rush toque.

Notes:

Please plan to arrive before the posted start time, we will be leaving immediately at 10:30am. I will turn my phone off once we begin, so any calls or messages will likely not be returned until the end of the hike.

The hike will go forward rain or shine or snow. A high risk of a thunderstorm (80%+) 24 hours prior may result in postponement or cancellation.
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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