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Midweek: St. Clair, Ravines, Belt Line (3/25/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

St. Clair subway station

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Mar 25 2009 6:15 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Mar 24 2009 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3.5 hours (16.6 kms)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Victor
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Spring is here!!!!! Now we can hike faster and longer!!!!

This is a great opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful ravines in Toronto.

We will meet in the entrance of St. Clair subway station (St. Clair Avenue exit, south sidewalk, beside the McDonalds). The nagivation plan is:

Cross David Balfour Park
Explore houses around Summerhill street
Walk around Walker Street
Cross the Glen Edyth Drive Parkette
Follow the path toward Wiston Churchil Park
Cross St. Clair West Station
Follow all the way north throught Cedarvale Ravine
Arrive to Eglinton West Station
Follow the Belt Line
Cross the Mount Pleasant Cementery
Follow the Moore Ravine south
Follow the Vale of Avoca ravine north
Arrive back to St. Clair

This hike will be 16.6km, including Belt Line and Central Ravines Discovery Walk and more

The expected walking speed will be 4km/hr (we will NOT be running, but this is NOT a slow walk).

Hiking boots are required, since we will be crossing some terrain difficult for "regular" shoes and we can not be slow down the peace of the group.

Notice that some part of the trail will be hiked without sun light, so bring your flash lights.

Required Items to Bring:

Flashlight
Hiking boots (if you bring a regular city shoes, you CAN NOT participate in this hike)
Water

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

Snacks
Poles
Camara

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

St. Clair Subway Station is located at Yonge and St Clair Ave. East. Look for me at the entrance of the station, just passing the turnstiles. Besides the Mc Donalds in the south sidewalf of St. Clair Ave. East.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: Please, not cancelation due to weather conditions, we are an Outdoor club!!!

It is spring!!!! We are going to get some showers!!!!