Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Oak Ridges Trail head Bethesda parking

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

We will explore Oak Ridges Corridor in Richmond Hill, Hike around Bond lake .

To reach there turn right to Bethesda side road  from Bayview Ave. Then drive around 500 meter and park in Oak Ridges trail head parking.

It is winter time please bring your icers, hiking poles, proper closing and shoes and hot drinks,

Please carefully read  safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

Grimsby to MacDui Drive Shuttle Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Grimsby to MacDui Drive. Parking on MacDui Dr. at BTC Map km 15.7 Map 6 (29th edition)

Hike Leader(s): Freddy Wang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 16 km

Description

We will meet at the street parking on MacDui Drive, then shuttle to the Grimsby Lions Community Pool. From there, we will hike to the eastern boundary of the Iroquoia section and proceed west. The trail starts with a hike up the escarpment and some nice ridge views, followed by a 2 km road section along Ridge Rd. The trail then enters the Woolverton Conservation Area and follows the slope in a wooded area for the remainder of the trail back to our cars. Bring water, snacks, and clothing layers. Poles optional. Please arrive at 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

Questions? Contact Hike leader – Freddy Wang – fwang175@gmail.com. 416-788-1567. 

Please check email before leaving home. Hike may be cancelled due to weather. Please contact hike leader if you need to cancel last minute. Thank you.

8:30 Iroquoia E2E #1

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): 7342 Twiss Road Roadside Parking.102.6 N43.447743 W79.953436 Carpool to Hilton Falls Conservation Area N43.505705 W79.961589 Paid Parking

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 19.2k

Description

This is the 1st of 7 hikes to complete the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail. Dress for the weather and bring icers, gators, snacks and water

Glen Major and Walker Woods + après hike lunch at The Trail Hub

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Glen Major and Walker Woods

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Michael Humpage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 13

Description

Welcome the festive season with new and old friends. Join us and guest hike leader Ida Weippert for a fun hike in Glen Major and Walker Woods followed by a late lunch at the Trail Hub where we’ll enjoy food and drink from Annina’s Bakeshop. We’ll hike about 13 km with rolling hills, easy footing, and some nice views of Lake Ontario. Our plan is to be at the Trail Hub at 2:30 PM and depart for Toronto no later than 4:30 PM.

Pack water, some snacks, and sun and rain protection.

Bus departs from 10 York Mills Rd at 8:30 AM.

Humber Valley - Glen Haffy Side Trail

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Caledon Hills, Map 18. Meet at 7th Line BTC parking lot about 1.5 km north of Hwy 9 (near Km 43.4) . Entrance to the lot is just off of Airport Rd on 7th Line, Mono.

Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 11 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail south to Km 41.8, then take the Glen Haffy Side Trail as far as the Mono Adjala Townline and back, continuing up to Hwy 9 (Km 39.8) and back on the Main Trail.