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Almost FAST HIKE Hoggs Hollow to the Manor 13 km (6/8/2016)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Old York Mills Road - SOUTH EXIT !! of York Mills Subway Station
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Jun 8 2016  7:05 PM
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Jun 7 2016 7:05:00 PM
Event Duration:about 2 hrs 13 minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
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:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 13 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: 13 km

PACE: 6+ km/h

DIFFICULTY: D4 - pace will be quick, no straggling !!

Along a mix of paved, gravel and dirt paths.
There may be a few muddy sections.

The fine print

  • Have you wanted to come out on a FAST hike but weren't sure if you could keep up?
  • Well, this "ALMOST FAST" hike might be for you.
  • Please, if you sign up for this hike, ensure that you can walk about 6 km/h for the entire distance.
  • This is an ALMOST FAST HIKE for strong hikers, IT IS NOT A CASUAL STROLL.
  • (FYI - a FAST HIKE would be 6.5 - 10+ km/h)

This is the route we will take.

  • start at York Mills Station SOUTH EXIT !! (Old York Mills Road)
  • speed through the DV golf course
  • pass through the Earl Bales forest
  • journey to the Manor
  • head back and optionally climb a very steep embankment
  • retrace back to York Mills

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 480980



Required Items to Bring:
  • flashlight or headlamp
  • Good footwear
  • Weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Water

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We are NOT meeting at the corner of Yonge and York Mills.

We ARE meeting on Old York Mills Rd which is immediately south of the Shell gas station.

If coming from the 401:
Drive south along Yonge St into the valley. Look for Old York Mills, which is one block south of York Mills Road & Wilson Ave.

Parking information There is parking available on the north/west corner. Please note: You will have to pay for parking, even on weekends. More info for this parking is at: http://www.ttc.ca/Subway/Stations/York_Mills/stati on.jsp#Parking_

If coming by Transit:
Travel to York Mills subway station on the Yonge Subway line.
3 Stops south of Finch, 7 stops north of Bloor.
Exit at at the south-entrance. There are signs on the platform pointing to 'Old York Mills Road' Follow those signs.

We'll meet at the entrance, its just across the street from the Shell Gas Station.

MAP OF STARTING LOCATION

PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

(Severe local meteorite impacts, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, general discombobulation and hurricanes may cause cancellation)

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


- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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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!