Hike the Lower Don Trail in Toronto

Submitted by JamesGary on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 10:44

Hiking

Hike the Lower Don Trail, which follows the Don River in Toronto, with detours through Riverdale Farm and Evergreen Don Valley Brickworks. Out and back loop of approximately 7-8 km on relatively flat, well marked trail. Start and end at restaurant where we can have lunch after the hike. For more information on this trail and the area, read the TRCA brochure which can be downloaded from the internet at: http://www.trca.on.ca/dotAsset/93713.pdf.

The Basics

Event Location:

Toronto

Date(s) & Time:

Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 09:00

Registration Cut Off:

04/23/2015

Event Duration:

3 hours hiking + lunch

Difficulty Rating:

Novice

Participant Info

Who's Invited:

WCA members as well our Durham Outdoor Club members

Itinerary

Itinerary description:

We'll start at the parking lot of Whistler's restaurant at 955 Broadview Avenue. From here we'll walk down Pottery Road to the start of the Lower Don Trail, then follow the trail south to Gerrard Street. From here we'll cross over the Don River for a quick walk through Riverdale Farm, then hike north on the Don Trail to Pottery Road and a walk through the Evergreen Brickworks. From here we'll climb back up Pottery Road to Whistler's restaurant and the end of the end.