Old Mill, Mimico Creek, Humber Bay Loop 18 km - Sat, Jan 19 2019

Old Mill, Mimico Creek, Humber Bay Loop 18 km (1/19/2019)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Old Mill Subway Station (street level entrance on Old Mill Trail)
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 19 2019  10:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jan 18 2019 6:00:00 PM
Event Duration:about 4 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:15
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 13 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: about 18 km

PACE: 5+ km/h

DIFFICULTY: D4

NOTE - there is a short section of path on this hike that will be right beside (and I mean RIGHT BESIDE) the creek.
A misstep or trip could put you in the water! If that makes you nervous, this hike is not for you.
2 weeks ago everyone made it safely, but it might be snowy or icy this time, BRING YOUR ICERS!

This is a loop hike. We will start and end at Old Mill station

This hike will take us:

  • thru a cemetery where we saw 5 deer 2 weeks ago
  • south along Mimico Creek. (went north last time)
  • around Humber Bay East shoreline
  • through some residential areas
  • north along the Humber River trail

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 729981


Required Items to Bring:
  • ICERS - keep icers in your pack during the winter months.
  • bring your OHIP / health card
  • cell phone
  • whistle
  • Good footwear
  • water 1L or 2L
  • Weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • first aid kit
  • sun glass + sunblock + sun hat
  • snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Old Mill Subway Station is located on the Bloor/Danforth Subway line
12 stops west of St. George and 3 stops east of Kipling
See below for map and picture of starting location.

MAP OF STARTING LOCATION

PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine
If you want to cancel due to bad weather, you must decide and
remove yourself before the registration cut off.
Look near the top of this page for the reg cut off date and time.
Please be considerate of other members and the event coordinator.

Please arrive before the start time, we will start hiking promptly at the start time.

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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!