The Basics: |
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Event Type: | | Urban Hike | |
Event Location: | |
Rosedale subway station | |
Date(s) & Time: | | Sun, Oct 31 2010
11:00 AM
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Registration Cut Off:
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Sat, Oct 30 2010 11:55:00 PM
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Event Duration: | | 5-7 Hours | |
Difficulty Rating: | | D4: Moderate to Difficult | |
Event Coordinator(s): | |
Fletcher
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Member Cost: | | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) |
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Participant Info: |
Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 18 And Older Only
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Maximum Group Size: | | 20 |
Minimum Group Size: | | 6 |
Number Registered So Far: | |
19 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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Are Dogs Permitted: | |
Yes
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Itinerary: |
It's a hike to connect the city parks together
The hike is about 24 km overall and we will aim to hike at 4km/h. The walk will take a least 5-7 hours, but will provide a great hike
We'll stop for lunch during the hike, so pack a meal and plenty of water.
We will follow this path:
- Depart from Rosedale Subway Station
- Cross Yonge into Ramsden Park over to Avenue Road.
- Walk North to the traffic lights and cross Avenue Road at Dupont.
- Go under the CN rail bridge
- Turn left at first street (MacPherson Ave) to Poplar Plains Rd.
- Follow raod to the Russel Hill Reservation, which turns into Winston Churchill Park.
- Follow path to St. Clair Ave W. and cross the street to hook up with Tweeddsmuir Rd.
- Turn into the Ceadarvale Park Ravine and follow to Eglinton West Station.
- From Eglinton West, follow the Belt Line
- Pass beside the Mount Pleasant Cemetery
- Get out of the Ravine at the Governor's Bridge. (Warning: Steep Hill)
- Take Nesbitt Dr. out to Bayview Ave.
- Cross and head into old ravine.
- Follow path down to Don Valley Bike Trail
- Follow trail south to Riverdale Park
- Climb stairs to pedestrian bridge.
- Cross to Riverdale Park East
- Take western trail north to Danforth Ave.
- Cross the Prince Edward Viaduct
- Cut north along Castle Frank drive.
- Re-Enter ravine at Craigleigh Gardens
- Follow the Vale of Avoca ravine north
- Arrive at St. Clair Subway Station /
There are several points to drop off the hike, if you choose to do so.
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Required Items to Bring:
- Good footwear
- Water 1-2 L and snacks
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Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
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How to Get There: |
Event Directions: | | Rosedale Station is between Summerhill and is just one stop north of Bloor Station. Look for me at the entrance of the station, outside of the ticket booth. | |
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Notes: |
There are several subway stations to drop off the hike including:
-Eglinton West Station
-Davisville Station
-Broadview Station
-Castle Frank Station
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?) Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person. |
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully! |