Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive, East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch Regional Bus Terminal stops at Sycamore Drive.

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 6-7 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creak, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack under beautiful shed.

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring hiking poles, Ice cleats  water and snacks.

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills NEW TIME

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Lynskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles, snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike - Short Hills Park, Pelham Rd

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Rd lot

Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Please note that there are some steep hills and rocky sections, so you should have some hiking experience before joining this hike. Please bring water, hiking poles and icers, as the trails can be icy at times.

Terra Cotta

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Winston Churchill Blvd. intersection with Caledon Trailway.
Driving direction: North on Highway 410, continue north on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Winston Churchill Blvd.; drive 1 kilometre to roadside parking at Caledon Trailway crossing.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

(This is rescheduled hike from previous Tuesday hike that was canceled due to weather conditions).
Will hike Terra Cotta Side Trail, main Bruce Trail and parts of Terra Cotta Conservation Area trails.
Bring water, snack, poles, dress according to weather in layers.
Arrive 10 minutes early to complete preliminaries and car parking, carpool if possible as there are limited spots.
Hike Leaders phone contact for the day of hike: 416-566-0503.

Scottsdale Farm/Duff Pit side Trail

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scottsdale Farm Bruce Trail Parking Lot
Toronto Section, Map 13, Km 29.8

Hike Leader(s): Julie Daley, Les Babbage, Tony Evangelista, Inge Eckerich Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Long Hike 8 km, Short hike: 4.6 km

Description

From the Scottsdale Farm parking lot, we will hike southwest along the mail trail, cross Hwy 7, and enter the Duff Pit Side Trail to the Reservoir Side Trail Loop. We will return along the same trail.  The shorter hike will turn around at Hwy 7.  Bring snack.  Poles and icers recommended, snowshoes may be needed.

Car Pool Option:  Meet at Party City in Orangeville at 8:45