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Hoggs Hollow To Lawrence (14 km) (6/1/2014)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: York Mills Subway Station - SOUTH EXIT (Old York Mills Road)
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jun 1 2014  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, May 31 2014 10:00:00 PM
Event Duration:3 - 4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Arnie
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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:20
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

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You may have seen that I will be leading a hike on this route later in June, but I feel like hiking it this weekend too, so....

This hike will be 14 km.

We'll start at York Mills Subway Station and end at Lawrence Subway Station,
maintaining a moderate pace of 4.5 km with a few breaks.

This is the route we will take.

  1. Start at York Mills
  2. East through a nice residential area
  3. South - Windfields Park
  4. South - Edwards Gardens
  5. South - Wilket Creek Park
  6. West - Sunnybrook Park
  7. West - Sunnydene Park
  8. West - Sherwood Park
  9. NW - Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens
  10. End at Lawrence Station

This hike will be along a mix of pavement and paths, mostly through the trees, with a few small hills, and 1 good size hill near the beginning.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Water 1L - 2L
  • Good footwear
  • Weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Snacks
  • Sun block
  • Sun hat

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

If coming from the 401:
Drive south along Yonge St into the valley. Look for Old York Mills, which is one block south of York Mills Road & Wilson Ave.

If coming by Transit:
Travel to York Mills subway station on the Yonge Subway line.
3 Stops south of Finch, 7 stops north of Bloor.
Exit at at the south-entrance. There are signs on the platform pointing to 'Old York Mills Road' Follow those signs.

We'll meet at the entrance, its just across the street from the Shell Gas Station.

Look for me with an ORANGE whistle on my backpack.

MAP OF STARTING LOCATION


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PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


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Notes:

This hike will go forth rain or shine ☀ ☁ ☂ ☃

Please arrive a few minutes before the start time, we will start promptly.


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Voluntary Donation:What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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