1 of 2 Finch to Hoggs Hollow 9 km - Sun, Jan 29 2017

1 of 2 Finch to Hoggs Hollow 9 km (1/29/2017)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: FINCH SUBWAY STATION passenger drop-off. NW corner of Yonge St + Hendon Ave
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 29 2017  9:50 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 28 2017 9:50:00 AM
Event Duration:about 2 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
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:20
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: 9 km

PACE: 5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D3

ICERS: We may need icers for a few sections of this hike. You should always keep icers in your pack during the winter months just in case.


This hike will be along a mix of paved, gravel and dirt paths. There may be some muddy and icy sections.

We'll start at Finch Subway Station, and end at York Mills subway station. (We will not be hiking back to Finch)

This is the route we will take.

  • Start at Finch Subway Station
  • south to York Cemetery
  • thru Earl Bales (pass by the ski hill bottom)
  • thru Don Valley Golf Course (golf season is over!!)
  • end at York Mills station

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 377877



Required Items to Bring:
  • Good footwear
  • we may need icers for traction
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Water
  • cell phone
  • whistle
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • icers for traction
  • snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Finch Subway Station is on the Yonge- University subway line. It is the terminal station at the very north end on the Yonge subway line.
We will meet at the passenger pick up and drop off Kiss 'N Ride which is on the WEST side of Yonge St. NW corner of Yonge St + Hendon Ave

If you are driving, there is free TTC parking on weekends and statutory holidays.

Enter Finch West Parking Lot from the west side of Yonge Street, just north of Hendon Road; or from the north side of Hendon Road, just west of Yonge Street. Capacity is 1,552 spaces.

MAP OF MEETING LOCATION

PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION


Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

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

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


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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!