Downsview to Langstaff and back 24km - Sat, Aug 16 2014

Downsview to Langstaff and back 24km (8/16/2014)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Downsview Station
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 16 2014  9:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 15 2014 9:00:00 PM
Event Duration:5 - 6 hours
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: 12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

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This D4 hike will be 24 km along a mainly flat mix of paved, gravel and dirt paths.

We'll start and end at Downsview Station, maintaining a quick moderate pace of 5 km/h.

Please arrive on time, this hike will start promptly and I will turn off my cell when we start hiking.

This will be our route

  • Depart from Downsview Station
  • north thru residential area
  • north thru G. Ross Lord park
    • (WC available)
    • (h2o fountain available)
  • north into Vaughan thru various parks
  • north to Langstaff Park
  • 30 minute lunch
  • retrace our steps
  • End at Downsview Station

Required Items to Bring:
  • Good footwear - hiking or running shoes
  • Water 1-2 L
  • weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • lunch and snacks
  • extra water
  • sun hat
  • sun glasses
  • sun block

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

  • TTC:
    1. Take University line north to Downsview Station
    2. Meet at the Passenger Drop-Off Point outside the station entrance
  • Car from 401:
    1. Head north on Allen Road to Sheppard Ave
    2. Turn right on Sheppard
    3. Turn right into the station entranceway
  • Car from 407:
    1. Head south on Dufferin Road to Sheppard Ave
    2. Turn left on Sheppard
    3. Turn right into the station entranceway

For those driving, parking is free at Downsview Station on weekends

Look for me with an ORANGE whistle on my backpack.

MAP OF MEETING LOCATION


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Notes:

This hike will go forth rain or shine ☀ ☁ ☂ ☃

Although I am not crazy about hiking with lightning!

Please arrive on time, this hike will start promptly and I will turn off my cell when we start hiking.


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