🌳🌞URBAN WALK: Black Creek Trail & Downsview Park (11.5 Km): SUN, June 1

Let's enjoy a leisurely walk along the Black Creek Trail, a scenic walking/cycling path, and proceed through a mix of nature trails, sidewalks and green spaces southbound to Downsview Park in North York. We will pass by the historic Village at Black Creek, Derridowns Park, Northwood Park and Sheppard Ave West. A unique opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and encounter some local wildlife without leaving the city!
The Black Creek Valley is a good example of an urban green space transformed. Through the hard work of community members, led by the Black Creek Conservation Project, the valley has been changed from sterile, groomed parkland into a more natural state of wildness, if not exactly wilderness. Facilities such as barbecues, picnic tables and washrooms are found at the south end of Northwood Park.
The last part of our excursion will be a pleasant stroll through the footpaths of Downsview Park, which features vast green spaces, sports facilities and quiet resting areas, as well as a lake. Finally, we will reach the Downsview Station from which we can return home or to the starting point by subway.
All walking/ hiking levels welcome. We will take breaks along the way for beverages and/or washroom needs. Length: 11.5 Km.

⭐️ IMPORTANT ⭐️
This is a LINEAR hike, but the end point is a subway station, where you may use the subway to return to your car if you are driving.

• DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner – All walking/hiking levels welcome!
• TOTAL HIKING TIME: approx. 4 hours, depending on overall group pace.
• WHAT TO BRING: Water (at least 1.5 L), LUNCH, snacks, appropriate clothing and footwear, hat and cash for personal expenses and/or TTC fare.
• POST-EVENT: TBD.
• WEATHER POLICY: In the event of harsh weather, this walk 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.
• TIMELINE
  Travel to the Pioneer Village Subway Station (York University) by car or public transit and meet our group OUTSIDE the station NO LATER than 10:15 AM. The hike will start promptly at 10:30 AM

*** PLEASE, BE ON TIME ***
We will not wait for anyone after 10:30 AM. It is not okay to join the event or call the Organizer after the event starts at 10:30 AM.

⭐️⭐️ Event Fee: $5/ person (only $4 if paid ONLINE)

⭐️⭐️ HOW TO PAY ⭐️⭐️
You may pay the $5 fee CASH at the beginning of the event, or online via Interac E-Transfer (Save $1).

• Send payment to: Walter De Marco
• Email: **thats.walter @ yahoo.com**
• E-Transfer security question: "What is this payment for?"
• Answer: "Adventure"

GETTING THERE
Pioneer Village Subway Station (York University) – OUTSIDE. South-East corner of Steeles Ave and Northwest Gate, North York, ON.

⭐️ Google Map ⭐️ >> Click HERE <<

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• DISCLAIMER

During all events, members are responsible for themselves. All events in this Meetup group are planned and operated by organizers with several years of experience. However, we make no claims of being professional guides, and take no responsibility for the outcome of any of our trips or activities.