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Night Hike: Donaconda, Cottonwoods to Playter Estates (8 KM) (9/13/2023)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Broadview Subway Station
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Sep 13 2023  7:30 PM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Sep 13 2023 11:55:00 AM
Event Duration:less than 2 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:19
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 14 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Second attempt at coordinating this hike after my first attempt was rained out in July.

This 8 KM hike will start at Broadview Station and end at Chester Station.

The hike will be on a combination of single track dirt trails, sidewalks, wide gravel trails and paved park paths.
A warning, the Donaconda mountain bike trail is actually pretty sketchy and difficult to walk on, so if its wet or raining, I will omit it from the hike.

In terms of hills, there should be about 4 climbs, 2 of about 25 meters and another 2 that are at least 50 meters.

Sadly, there aren't any washrooms available on this hike, sorry.

Post hike, I'm going to head over to Dolce for some Gelato, if you'd like to join me.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A EARLY SUBWAY CLOSURE BETWEEN ST CLAIR WEST AND SHEPPARD WEST STATION STARTING AT 11 PM TONIGHT

FOR THOSE OF YOU DRIVING, PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION OF DANFORTH AND BROADVIEW.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Flashlight / Headlight
  • 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:

    Broadview Station is located on the Bloor/Danforth Subway Line. It is three stops east of Bloor/Yonge station.

    For those of you driving, Broadview Station is located on the east side of Broadview Avenue, just north of Danforth.
    Address is 769 Broadview Avenue
    In terms of parking, there's a Green P lot located one block north of the station on Erindale Avenue.

    We'll meet near the only entrance to the station. Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt,
    If its dry, most likely I'll be just beside the station entrance on the side of the streetcar tacks.
    If its wet, I'll probably just be inside the station entrance.

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    PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION


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    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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