WHEN: Every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm starting January 1st for the month of January, February and March; excluding February 12th.
WHERE: Pottery Road starting at Todmorden Mills parking lot
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for some off-season (or on-season for some?) training and social (almost) every Wednesday for the months of January, February and March; excluding February 12.
Hike either along Pottery Road (paved) or for a more rugged experience, take the Dave Money Hill trail. Alternatively, combine the two and average a 9% incline, 37m elevation gain over approximately 400m. Maintain a steady pace/effort that should not feel hard at any time during the workout but may leave you pleasantly tired at the end. Keep your heart rate and morale high! Meet all weather unless it’s truly miserable.
Itinerary:
Meet at Todmorden Mills parking lot – Workout starts 6:45 pm SHARP.
START – Hike laps on either Pottery Road or Dave Money Hill Trail or both.
Warmup – 10 minutes.
Hiking – 1 hour.
Cool down – 5 minutes.
FINISH – Dairy Queen (1040 Broadview Ave) or a pub on Danforth depending on interest.
Trail Details:
- Pottery Road Hike: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GeQ6BYP479Aq2fx57
- Dave Money Hill Hike: https://www.trailforks.com/trails/dave-money-hill/
Dave Money Hill starts on Oxbow Trail at Todmorden Wildflower Preserve near the rear of the parking lot – take the right fork to start Dave Money Hill Trail. Trail finishes on a road north of Helliwell Place, ~250m south of Dairy Queen.
COST: Free
GEAR: Hiking boots/running shoes, microspikes (condition dependent), appropriate clothing for weather conditions, water, and headlamp. Weighted backpack optional. Depending on weather the pavement/trail could be slippery.
TRIP LEADERS: For more information or to sign up please contact Victoria Farmer at vichfarmer@gmail.com and Barb Grochalova at barborag@gmail.com and you will be added to the hiking WhatsApp group.
MAX PARTICIPANTS: N/A
TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A (Beginner)
HAZARDS: General Hazards, Terrain. Review hazards at https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/activities/trip-hazards/
WAIVER: Signing of ACC trip waiver is mandatory. Please read and be aware of the ACC waiver before attending. Members sign the waiver when completing renewal/registration. Please ensure that your membership is up to date. Non-members are asked to sign the waiver in person when attending. Provide name, phone number, ACC number and emergency contact when signing
up.