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Outer Harbour East Headland Loop - 11km (3/27/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Tommy Thompson Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 27 2016 10:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 26 2016 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2.5 - 3 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Matt
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

I've never been to the Outer Harbour East Headland before and it looks like it would be pretty cool, so let's go check it out. What is the Outer Harbour East Headland you ask? It is more commonly known as the Leslie Street Spit (which is, of course, erroneous because it isn't really a spit).

We'll meet at the south end of the parking lot at the entrance to Tommy Thompson Park and then hike along the park trail to the end of the point where I understand there is a lighthouse and a pretty sweet view of the skyline. After a short break, we will loop back to the start using a slightly different route.

The Rundown:
Distance: About 11km
Pace: About 4.5 km/h
Expected Time: 2.5 - 3 hours
Trails: Well established gravel and paved trails
Terrain: Very flat with no major hills or stairs
NOTE: I would probably rate this hike as a D2.5 if I could because aside from the distance it is a fairly easy walk.

See map below for the rough hiking route

Required Items to Bring:
Weather appropriate clothing
Comfortable footwear
1 - 2 L of water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Snacks for the trail
Traction devices (icers)
Unbridled enthusiasm

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

There is a parking lot located at the southwest corner of Leslie St and Unwin Ave. We will meet at the information board at the south end of the parking lot where the walking trail starts (see the image below).

To get there using the TTC:
Take the Bloor-Danforth Subway (also know as Line 2) to Donlands Station and take the 83 Jones bus south to Commissioners St. It is a short walk to the gates of the park.
OR
Take the 501 Queen streetcar to Leslie St. It is a slightly longer walk south on Leslie St to the gate

To get there driving:
From the west: Take the Gardiner Expwy east and exit at Lakeshore Blvd OR take Lakeshore Blvd east to Leslie St. Turn right at Leslie St and continue to the end where you will see the gates of the park.
From the east: Take Lakeshore Blvd west to Leslie St. Turn left at Leslie St and continue to the end where you will see the gates of the park.
From the north: Take the Don Valley Pkwy south and exit at Lakeshore Blvd. Go east on Lakeshore Blvd to Leslie St. Turn right at Leslie St and continue to the end where you will see the gates of the park.
You can park your car in the parking lot with impunity. Be advised that they will lock the gates at 4pm, make sure you clear out by then.

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

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