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Rouge Beach & Petticoat Creek (8.5 KM) (8/27/2023)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Rouge Hill GO Station - 6251 Lawrence Ave E

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 27 2023 10:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Aug 27 2023 6:25:00 AM

Event Duration:

less than 2.5 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

So, brand new area of the city / outside of the city that I've never hiked before today.

This 8.5 KM hike will start and finish at Rouge Hill GO Station.

The hike will be on a combination of paved park paths, sidewalks and roads.

In terms of hills, there should be about 3 of 25 meters.

I'll attempt to stop for a washroom break 4 KM in at Petticoat Creek park.
There should also be a washroom in Rouge Hill GO Station.

PLEASE NOTE THAT LINE 2 WILL NOT BE OPENING UNTIL NOON TODAY BETWEEN ST GEORGE AND BROADVEW

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking boots / hiking shoes

Weather appropriate clothing

Water

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

First Aid Kit

A smile

Whistle

Bug Spray

Sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Rouge Hill GO Station is located on the Lakeshore East GO Line.
We'll meet at the north/main entrance to the station
(Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt)

You have a couple options to arrive at the station via Transit.
---Take the Lakeshore East GO train 5 stations from Union to Rouge Hill GO Station
---Take the 38A Highland Creek bus from Scarborough Town Centre Station and exit at Rouge Hill GO Station.
---Take the 54A Lawrence East Bus from Eglinton Station or from Lawrence East Station and exit at Rouge Hill GO Station.
---Take the 85A Sheppard East bus from Don Mills Station and exit at Rouge Hill GO Station.

For those of you driving, Rouge Hill Go Station is located at 6251 Lawrence Ave E, just east of Port Union Road.

Rouge Hill GO Station parking is free on weekends/holidays.

MAP

PICTURE OF MEETING 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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