Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): We will meet each other at Vicki Barron Parking, 10 Hockley Rd, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z.

Hike Leader(s): Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15 km

Description

Important Notice: FALL BACK
SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK AN HOUR
Discover the perfect escape at this easy, gorgeous trail just 50 minutes from Toronto. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of a beautiful boardwalk that gracefully winds through both water and land. Let the scenic surroundings captivate you as you enjoy a leisurely stroll, offering a serene retreat not far from the bustling energy of the city.
Please dress appropriately according to the weather.

Beaver Valley ETE for the Stained Glass Badge

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Beaver Valley
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the skiers parking lot in Kolopore on Grey Rd 2 which is 650m south of where the trail crosses the road.

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Between 15 and 24km each day

Description

This hike series, normally done over 8 days, will be reduced to 6 due to time constraints. To qualify for the badge, you should attend every day. If 6 continuous days is not possible, you may elect to make-up one of the days on your own. Perhaps you might like to split the longest scheduled day to complete it over two other days – it’s up to you. I’d the day is made up prior to the completion, you will still qualify to get your badge on the last day.
This special stained glass badge, depicting the tenacious cedar, was designed by Joe Borges and is featured along the Beaver Valley section of trail in many, many spots.
This hike series is a fundraiser for Beaver Valley Club and will include an experienced hike leader familiar with the trail & all logistics. Your fee includes your badge, guidance and maybe a treat or two. Please be prepared to share in some of the car shuttles. There are no refunds.
This hike is rated as a Medium pace but since it’s a group hike, we take care of one another and can hike only as quickly as our sweep. It’s important to try to keep pace with the person in front of you.

Please bring the 10 essentials to carry in your backpack including enough snacks, lunch and recommended 2 litres of water as well as a First Aid Kit. Please check the weather and ensure you have rain gear if there is rain forecast.
If there is a piece of Beaver Valley section of trail you need, you are welcome to join for that day or days. A full schedule will be emailed in advance of the start date.

Urban Walk: Hinder Area-Earl Bales Park & Some Yoga

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the TTC bus platform area inside Finch Station (bus # 36). See Meeting details below.

Hike Leader(s): Leonora Rochwerger Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8 km

Description

Description:  We will start our hike at the Herbert G. Carnegie Centennial Centre and will walk along the West Don River Trail through the beautiful forested ravine system of the Hinder Area.  Along the way, we will find a flat area to pause – weather permitting- and do some gentle Yoga standing poses- no Yoga mat is required. We will continue our hike through Earl Bales Park, where we will stop for lunch. After lunch, we will start our way back and end our hike on Bathurst St, North of Sheppard Ave. 

Route map (approximate): https://onthegomap.com/s/6dmpit3j

How to get there and get home:  We will meet as a group no later than 09:00 at the TTC bus platform inside Finch Station, in order to take together bus #36. If you are arriving by subway- go up  (without exiting) to the TTC bus platform. Otherwise, enter the Finch station and walk to the TTC bus platform.
To go back to Finch Station at the end of the hike, the Bus # 7 runs North on Bathurst, with a transfer to Bus #36 Eastbound towards Finch Station.

What to bring: Proper walking /hiking shoes, at least 1.5 liters of water and a packed lunch. Appropriate clothing for the weather. No Yoga mats required. No dogs allowed

Urban Walk: Hamilton Beach Trail Walk

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Burlington GO Station to Hamilton Beach Trail

Hike Leader(s): Ginny Giraudi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 13 km

Description

If you are coming from Union Station, take the 9:03 am Westbound Lakeshore train to Burlington GO Station. We will meet inside the Burlington GO Station Building near the bathrooms and we will start hiking at 10 am. If you are driving, you can park at Burlington GO Station for free on the weekends. We will hike from Burlington GO to the Hamilton Beach Trail stopping for lunch at Confederation Park and then we will return to the Burlington GO Station by taking the #12 GO Bus that leaves from Centennial Pkwy north of the QEW in Hamilton. You may consider buying a 10 dollar weekend GO day pass that is only available as an e-ticket that you activate on your phone. Please see the route map here.