POWER WALK - St Clair Station (12km, 6.5 km/h) - Wed, Apr 4 2012

POWER WALK - St Clair Station (12km, 6.5 km/h) (4/4/2012)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: St. Clair Subway Station
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Apr 4 2012  7:00 PM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Apr 4 2012 6:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2 hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Daniel Parker
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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:6
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is going to be a fast hike. We'll maintain a pace of 6.5 km/h. The pace at the front will be set by our fastest hiker, this is after all a power walk. Come for the challenge, but be prepared to drop out if you can't keep up

There are a couple of hills and stair climbs. Length is 12 kilometers.

We will follow this path:

  1. Depart from St. Clair Subway Station
  2. Follow the Vale of Avoca ravine south
  3. Exit the ravine at Craigleigh Gardens
  4. Walk until Castle Frank Subway Station
  5. Go down the Rosedale Valley
  6. Cross the Necropolis Cemetery
  7. Pass Riverdale Farm
  8. Take the steps down to the ravines
  9. Take the path north as far as Pottery Road Bridge
  10. Return by the Brick Works
  11. Follow Moore Ravine all the way north
  12. Exist at the pedestrian Bridge at Heath Street
  13. Walk towards St. Clair Subway Station

Remember to bring a light, head light preferred.

This hike is restricted to those who have already gone on a brisk walk or power walk, or have otherwise demonstrated that they are fast hikers.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Good hiking footwear
  • Snacks and water
  • Light (head light preferred)
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Icers

How to Get There:
Event Directions:St. Clair Subway Station is located at Yonge and St Clair Ave. East. We'll meet at the entrance onto St Clair.

Notes:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

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