Urban Hike: Emily Murphy, Hawrelak and Victoria Park loop - Wed, Jul 28 2010

Urban Hike: Emily Murphy, Hawrelak and Victoria Park loop (7/28/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Meet at the parking lot in Walterdale Park by the tennis courts on the south side of the River Valley

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jul 28 2010 6:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jul 28 2010 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2.5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ian M
Karl
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will meet at the parking lot in Walterdale Park by the tennis courts on the south side of the River Valley, between the High Level Bridge and the Kinsmen Sports Centre at 6.00pm for a 6.15pm departure.

We will head west along the River Valley trails through Emily Murphy Park and Hawrelak Park, crossing the River at the Hawrelak Foot Bridge.

Once across the foot bridge, we will continue along the north side of the River, including the gradual climb to Summit Drive. Once we reach 142 Street we will enter the McKinnon Ravine and return along the north side of the River as far as the Victoria Golf Course.

At the Golf Course we will divert onto Victoria Park Road and an “upper trail” as far as the stairs by the Royal Glenora club parking lot. From there, we will cross the River at the LRT bridge to return to the start point.

We may encounter muddy, rainy, snowy conditions, etc. – please dress accordingly.

We will be walking at a moderate pace. The hike is expected to take around 2.5 hours and cover 12 km.
For anyone who is interested, we can go for drinks after the hike if desired.
Dogs are permitted on this hike, however please note that you are expected to be responsible for your dog's behaviour, so please keep him/her in check and on a leash.

Also, as a reminder, if you are thinking of bringing a dog along, please see point 7 of the EOC rules.

Required Items to Bring:
-Suitable footwear and clothing for the prevailing weather (please keep an eye on the weather forecast prior to the event).
-Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Walterdale Park parking lot is accessed off Walterdale Hill.

(If you are not familiar with the area, please note that Walterdale Hill is a one-way street and operates south to north only. This will apply if you are travelling by car or by bus).

Take the access from Walterdale Hill for the Kinsmen Sports Centre, but continue beyond the sports centre parking lot towards the High Level Bridge. There is a parking lot by the tennis courts.

Google Maps link to Walterdale Park

Notes:

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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

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

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