NYC +Carscadden +Hearthstone Valley Greenbelts 11.5k👽 - Tue, Jan 6 2026

NYC +Carscadden +Hearthstone Valley Greenbelts 11.5k👽 (1/6/2026)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Outside North York Centre Station - Beside Starbucks
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Jan 6 2026  10:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jan 5 2026 9:05:00 PM
Event Duration:about 3 hours
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:27
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 15 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: about 11.5 km

PACE: about 4.5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D3

WC break: Food court at start and end of hike. Trees along the way.

ICERS: we will likely need icers for part of this hike. Be prepared. You must keep icers in your pack during the winter months.

we will start and end at North York Centre
after going through the cemetery and a forest, we will cross Bathurst and hike in the Carscadden Greenbelt and Hearthstone Valley Greenbelt.
I hiked there a couple of weeks ago and it is really nice, especially in the winter

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 996415


Required Items to Bring:
  • REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR ICERS! they are mandatory for this hike
  • You must keep ICERS in your pack during the winter months.
  • bring your OHIP card
  • cell phone
  • whistle
  • Water
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • snacks
  • first aid kit

How to Get There:
Event Directions:We'll meet outside the Starbucks at North York Centre Subway Station.
The Starbucks is located on the west of Yonge St and on the north side of Mel Lastman Square and across the street from Empress Walk Mall

On WEEKENDS:
There is free street parking on side streets west of Beecroft Rd. (Tamworth, Park Home etc.) Have a look at the map below

On WEEKDAYS:
There is free street parking on side streets WEST of Senlac Rd. (Ellerslie Ave, Park Home, Betty Ann etc.) Have a look at the map below. It is a 12 to 15 minute walk to the hike start!

MAP OF MEETING LOCATION


PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine
Please arrive before the start time, we will start promptly at the start time.


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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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