Finch to East Don Parkland Loop 15 km - Sun, Apr 30 2017

Finch to East Don Parkland Loop 15 km (4/30/2017)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: FINCH SUBWAY STATION
Passenger drop-off (aka Kiss 'N Ride)
see picture below
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Apr 30 2017  10:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 29 2017 5:00:00 PM
Event Duration:about 3.5 hrs
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:15
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: 15 km

PACE: 5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D3

This hike will be along a mix of paved, gravel and dirt paths, with a few small hills.

We'll start and end at Finch Subway Station

This is the route we will take.

  • Start at Finch Subway Station
  • east through the Hydro corridor
  • thru a really cool forested area, hop a creek
  • loop the East Don Parkland
  • back to Finch Subway Station

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 473234



Required Items to Bring:
  • cell phone + whistle
  • Good footwear
  • Weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • snacks
  • Water

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet in the passenger pick up and drop off (aka Kiss 'N Ride) which is on the WEST side of Yonge St.

We will meet in the round 1 storey structure as seen in the picture below

If you see a whole bunch of GO buses and TTC buses you are on the wrong side of Yonge St.

If you are driving and parking: enter Finch West Parking Lot from the west side of Yonge Street, just north of Hendon Road; or from the north side of Hendon Road, just west of Yonge Street. Parking is free on weekends.

MAP OF MEETING LOCATION

PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION


Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

(although kerfuffles, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, general discombobulation and consternation, or hurricanes may cause cancellation)

Please arrive 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.

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