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GOOD FRIDAY: Motown, Toronto's Most Frustrating Trail (14.5 KM) (4/7/2023)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Main Street Station

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Apr 7 2023 10:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 7 2023 6:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

less than 4 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

So, you might be asking "Fletcher, why is this Toronto Most Frustrating Trail?"
Well, Motown is a rhythm mountain biking trail in the Don Valley and its really fun to bike on, but kinda weird, a little funky and somewhat frustrating to hike with all of its swerves and curves.

Today's hike will both start & finish at Main Street Station for 14.5 KM.

WARNING: My personal rating for this hike is that its on the end of a more difficult D3.

The route will be on a combination of single track dirt trails and paved paths.

In terms of hills, there are a lot of tiny ones under 25 meters. '
In terms of hills that will make you suffer, there's probably only 2 of about 25 meters.

Sadly, there aren't any washroom spots on the hike.
However, there a Tim Horton across the street from the meet point at Main Street Station.

I usually carry a pair of icers with me from the first snowfall of the year until the end of April, so I recommend having a pair in your pack to deal with any potential ice.
You can find the pair I use, 'here from Amazon'.

Required Items to Bring:

Weather appropriate clothing

Hiking boots or shoes

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

A Smile

First Aid Kit

Whistle

Icers / Traction Devices

$20 for your 2023 TOC Badge

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Main Street Subway Station is located on the eastern side of the Bloor/Danforth subway line.

We'll meet just outside the station. If it's cold or wet, I'll just be inside the station doors.

For those driving, the subway entrance is located on Main Street, just north of Danforth on the east side.

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MAP

Picture of Starting 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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