Rouge Park Hiking Day Trip (14 Km): Sat, Oct 14

 

Int. Level Hike: Rouge Natl. Urban Park, Scarborough, ON

EVENT DETAILS
Let's spedn a day exploring the Rouge National Urban Park, Canada's first national park within a city. Located in Scarborough, this urban park is a wildlife and nature refuge right here in our city's "backyard". Starting from Meadowvale Rd. - near the Toronto Zoo - we will hike four different trails alongside the Rouge River and the Little Rouge Creek.

Optional bus transportation from Downtown Toronto (Yonge and Bloor) by private shuttle - shared with other groups - is available. You may also drive or carpool and meet the group at destination. An event fee applies to all participants. See details below.

The hike is challenging with lots of steep hills, so this hike will be for intermediate to advanced-level hikers. Not suitable for first time hikers. We will go at a moderate pace and take small breaks about once an hour. Length: 14 km.

EVENT CATEGORY: Fall Hike, Scenic

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Intermediate -- Recent experience hiking 12 km or more required.

DATE: Sat, October 14

TIME: 8:30 AM

PLACE: Rouge National Urban Park, Zoo Rd (near the Toronto Zoo), Scarborough, ON
 
PRICE: $15 (only $10 if driving/carpooling to destination)
All proceeds will be donated to The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund. Learn more HERE

VIDEO: The Rouge Park

HIKING GUIDE: See Hike L04 on TorontoHiking

WHAT TO BRING: Water (at least 1.5 L), lunch, snacks, appropriate clothing and footwear, hat, camera, cell phone, cash for bus fare and/or donation to TorontoHiking, enthusiasm.

POST-EVENT: When we return to Toronto, we may head to a Downtown pub or restaurant for a drink and/or a bite to eat (OPTIONAL). Venue to be determined.

WEATHER POLICY: In the event of harsh weather, this hike will be cancelled. The hike leader will monitor the weather forecast and notify all registered members at least 24 hours in advance to confirm or cancel the event.

TOTAL HIKING TIME: 4-5 hours hiking including lunch and stops, depending on overall group pace.

MORE INFO: See ToHi Group Hikes Blog

TIMELINE

• BY BUS: Meet our group at the bus pickup location below NO LATER than 8:30 AM. You will read and sign a waiver form and then board the bus at 8:45 AM. The hike will start when we arrive at Rouge Park, around 10:00 AM. Space on the shuttle bus is LIMITED. Please, regitser on this site ASAP to secue your spot.
• BY CAR: Meet our group at the Rouge National Urban Park, Zoo NO LATER than 10:00 AM. You will read and sign a waiver beofre the hike begins, around 10:00 AM.
  

 

GETTING THERE

• BY BUS: The pickup lacation for our shuttle bus is outside the Toronto Reference Library at 789 Yonge St, Toronto (Yonge & Bloor TTC Station).
• BY CAR: Meetup our group at destination. Location details/directions will be emailed to you once you sign up on this site.

 

How to find Walter: Look for a TALL, middle-aged man with a backpack and a baseball cap. He will hold up a paper sign that says “Hiking”.

PRICES: 

• By bus: $15 +Paypal Fee
• Drive/carpool: $10 +Paypal Fee

What's Included

• Round-trip transport from Toronto aboard a school-bus vehicle
• Guided hike with an experienced TorontoHiking hike leader
• Charitable donation to The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund.

RSVP Deadline:  Thu, Oct 12

Transportation provided by PARKBUS, a Toronto-based company which offers day trips and weekend adventure trips around Canada, established in 2010.

 

 

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