- HikeType Urban Walk
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_urban-walks.png
- PaceTypes Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
- PaidOuting No
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Royal York Subway Station, Grenview Blvd. exit
Hike Leader(s): Ted Moriarty, Felix Wan Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance (km): 11 km
Description
Please join Ted on his 'graduation hike' to become a certified Toronto Bruce Trail Club Hike Leader. We'll hike through some of west Toronto’s most scenic green spaces. We will begin by walking through Park Lawn Cemetery and at the Old Mill descend into the Humber River Valley. We’ll follow the valley trail south to the lakefront, walk along the Martin Goodman Trail boardwalk and explore High Park and surrounding neighbourhoods. The hike will conclude at Runnymede Station.
Route map:
https://onthegomap.com/?route=019c9129-e175-7169-8ed0-a3ad904bebfd&context=share
The terrain is mostly flat but please note that we will be walking in to and out of two river valleys so there will be two hills to climb. Please bring a lunch or snacks and at least 2L of drinking water.
Travel to the trailhead:
- By TTC: Meet Ted and Felix at Royal York Station, Grenview Blvd. exit turnstiles.
- By car: Paid parking is available at two Green P lots:
- 11 Grenview Blvd. N across from the Grenview Blvd. exit.
- 7 Jackson Ave. – one block west of Grenview Blvd. running north off Bloor St.
Washrooms:
There are no washrooms at Royal York Station. The closest subway washroom is at Kipling Station (two stops west of Royal York). During the 11k hike we will stop at three public washrooms located at kilometres 2, 6 and 8.
Après-hike:
There will be an optional après-hike stop at The Swan & Firkin (2205 Bloor St. West). Alternatively, hikers can explore the Bloor and Runnymede neighbourhood and visit one of the many pubs or cafes in the area.