Eglinton West to Christie (10 km) - Sat, Feb 7 2015

Eglinton West to Christie (10 km) (2/7/2015)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Eglinton West subway station
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 7 2015  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 6 2015 10:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Ryan F
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 14 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 13 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Different version of a west end hike ending closer to downtown core. This is a good, easy hike as well. We'll be trying to keep a pace a moderate pace but. Please be able to keep a 4-4.5 km/HR.

Route:

  • Head north to meet up with the Beltline Trail West
  • Walk west to the end of the trail
  • Head south through Prospect Cemetery
  • Continue through Earlscourt Park
  • Head east through a series of parkettes then along Geary Ave
  • Cut through Garrison Creek Park
  • South along Shaw St
  • Cut through Christie Pits, ending at Christie subway station

Total distance is roughly 10 kilometers. We'll be going at a pace of roughly 4.5 km/hr.

Please arrive on time as we be leaving within five minutes of the start time.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Good footwear
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • traction devices (icers)
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • snack
  • water

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Eglinton West subway station is located on Line 1 on the Western branch, north of St. George station.

    We'll meet right by the doors.


    Notes:

    This hike goes forward rain or shine. Please come prepared.

    Please arrive on time. I will turn off my phone once we start.
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    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!