Night Hike: Playter Estates, 'OOOOOH' Donaconda & Crothers' Woods (10 KM) - Thu, Aug 6 2026

Night Hike: Playter Estates, 'OOOOOH' Donaconda & Crothers' Woods (10 KM) (8/6/2026)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Chester Subway Station (West Exit)

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Aug 6 2026 7:30 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 6 2026 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

less than 3 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Fletcher
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

So, the random hike picker has selected this urban hike for this evening.

This 10 KM hike will both start and finish at Chester Subway Station.

The hike will be on a combination of sidewalks, single track dirt trails, paved park paths and wide gravel trails.
Please note that the Donaconda mountain biking trail is very sketchy and challenging.

In terms of hills, there should be 2 50 meter climbs and 2 25 meter climbs.

I'll attempt to stop for a washroom break at the Loblaws outside Crothers' Woods about 6 KM into the hike.

Post hike, if anyone's interested, I might head to the Auld Spot for a pint if anyone would like to join.

Required Items to Bring:

Flashlight / Headlight

Hiking boots / hiking shoes

Weather appropriate clothing

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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First Aid Kit

A smile

Whistle

Sunscreen / Bug Spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Chester Subway Station is located on the Bloor/Danforth subway line. The Station is located 4 stops east of the Yonge line.
We'll meet at west station entrance. The one with the collectors booth.
In unfavorable weather, I'll just be standing inside the station.

For those of you driving, Chester Station is located north of the intersection of Chester & Danforth. Address is 22 Chester Avenue.

In terms of parking, there's a parking lot, across the street from the west entrance.

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Map

Picture Of Meeting Location

Notes:

Please ensure that you check the 'TTC service updates website' for any potential closures.

Please arrive on time, I will turn off my cell phone once the hike begins.

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

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