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Just Out of Town Hike - Markham (14 km) (5/11/2014)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Leslie Subway Station
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 11 2014  10:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, May 10 2014 11:00:00 AM
Event Duration:3.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Ryan F
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 17 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This hike is "out of the city" because we technically leave the City of Toronto. We'll be trying for a moderate pace (4.5 km).

Route

  • Meet at Leslie Station, head north through East Don Parkland
  • Head north along Leslie into German Mills Settler's Park, into Markham!!!
  • East along John St.
  • South through Bercy Park back to Leslie & Steeles
  • South along the Duncan Creek Trail
  • Cut through a neighbourhood
  • South through Wilesden Park
  • End at the Historic Zion Schoolhouse, near Leslie & Finch

Total distance (estimate): 14 km


Required Items to Bring:
  • Good Footwear (hiking boots, trail runners, etc.)
  • Water
  • Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Snacks

  • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    We'll be meeting at the South-West corner of Sheppard Leslie, just outside Leslie Subway Station. Leslie station is located on the Sheppard Subway Line.

    If arriving via Subway, please exit the station following the signs marked "TO LESLIE STREET"


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    Picture of Starting Location


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    Notes:

    This hike will go on rain or shine

    I will turn off my mobile phone once we start the hike. Also, I do not check my email the morning of the hike


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    - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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    Voluntary Donation:What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!