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Doors Open King City + Oak Ridges Trail (13 km @ 3.5 km/hr) (9/17/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Oak Ridges Trail near 14015 Keele Street, King City, ON L7B 1A3

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 17 2016 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:05 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Sep 15 2016 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

7-8 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Utkarsh
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Note: Drivers will get preference on the waiting list. I'll increase the maximum number of participants as we get more drivers.

Doors Open is an annual series of events, when many sites in Ontario communities open their doors to the general public. We'll cover two such sites in King City, while traversing the Oak Ridges trail: the Marylake (Augustinian Monastery) and the Eaton Hall.

We'll start our walk at the Keele St trail entrance. Roadside parking is available beside Keele St, ~3 km north of King Rd, south of Sideroad 16. Nearest address for GPS: 14015 Keele Street, King City, ON L7B 1A3. The Oak Ridge Trail Association signs will help you identify the starting location.

We'll walk at a speed of 3.5 km/hr; you can walk faster if you wish to.

Some images from September 2013:

Loop 1: Marylake (7 km) (Route map)

First, we'll head over to the Marylake Augustinian Monastery. This lake-side site was once Henry Pellatt's country estate. The entrance arch and the gatehouse were designed by the architect E. J. Lennox, who also designed Henry Pellatt's Casa Loma in Toronto. Beside the Norman-Scottish castle-style building, you'll also see a rustic brick barn. We'll visit the Pine Farms Orchard, where you can grab something to eat. We'll then return to the parking spot.

Loop 2: Eaton Hall - Lake Seneca (6 km) (Route map)

Next, we'll visit the Eaton Hall, a 35,000 sq. ft. Norman château where Lady Eaton lived after her husband's death (yep, we're talking about the Eaton family of the Toronto Eaton Centre fame). We'll circumambulate Lake Seneca, walking through the Seneca College Campus, and then return to the parking spot.

If time permits (and if your driver is willing), you can explore some of the more urban Doors Open sites around the city centre.

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Weather-appropriate clothing
Hiking-appropriate footwear

Carpool passengers

Cash for the carpool cost ($5-$7 per person, depending on the number of passengers)
Post-hike footwear (to help keep the cars clean)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Camera
Lunch/Snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meet us at the Downsview TTC Station Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off area, at 9:00 am. Carpool departure at 9:05 am.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

76Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:05 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $19.61 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, April 26, 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 on in case of moderate rain. It'll be canceled only if a severe thunderstorm is forecast.
Dog owners bring their own cars (or find drivers who are willing to let dogs inside their vehicles)

Photos by Utkarsh

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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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