Toronto Hike Schedule

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): We start the hike from Evans park ,you may park along benville cres off Bayview

Hike Leader(s): MOHAMMAD AGHAMIRI 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), Variable
Distance (km): 14-15 km

Description

We start the hike from Evans park ,walking north  along Holland River , passing

heppard’s Bush Conservation Area to Newmarket trails and return

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Hosting Club: Toronto, Peninsula
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Lions Head, Map 39

Hike Leader(s): Alex Brown 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), Variable
Distance (km): 12

Description

This is the first of six hikes from Lions Head to Tobermory to be conducted over two weekends. The first series is named Lions Head. The second will be named Tobermory. The first hike in each series will be about 12 km. Follow on hikes will vary in length depending on group wishes.

We will begin the series at km 87.2 at the parking area and car pool to km 98.4. This section of the trail follows the escarpment north over variable rocky sections. After the hike we will meet for refreshments and to confirm arrangements for the following day. Details TBA.

Given the distance it is anticipated that hikers coming from the Toronto area will find accommodation locally. I understand that options range from camping to hotels. More to follow on this subject as well. Those joining the hikes are asked to confirm their personal arrangements with me.

Accommodations may be found online. One such link is:

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

Meet on the Southeast corner of Bayview and York Mills in front of the arena (a short ride on the York Mills 95 Bus from York Mills Station)

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales 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), Variable
Distance (km): 12 km

Description

We’ll hike  south through Windsfield Farm Park, on Banbury Road, the Don Mills Trail, stop for lunch at Edwards Gardens, then south through Wilket Creek Park. Finishing through Serena Gundy Park the hike will end near Laird Station on Line 5.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Oak Ridges Corridor, Bethesda Trail Head Parking Lot, Bethesda Side Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario

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)
Distance (km): 14-15 km

Description

Join us to explore the trails of York Regional Forest and the Oak Ridges Corridor at Jefferson Forest and Bond lake,

From parking lot we  hike thought Jefferson forest and continue to Bond Lake and have snack beside the lake and return to parking around 1:pm

Please bring lots of water and snacks ,hiking poles are recommended,it is Mosquto and Tick season ,be prepared .

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

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Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Area 8 Conservation Area; Halton’s newest conservation area. Participants need to register online and pay a nominal fee to enter and support the park.

Hike Leader(s): Lynn Dobson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: approximately 7 km

Description

Come explore Area 8, the newest conservation area in Conservation Halton Parks. It was formerly a quarry and has undergone habitat restoration and provides links to Kelso Conservation Area. It is a beautiful setting. This is a family-friendly hike and is ideal for anyone wanting to make a day of it. We will start with a 2.2 km walk around the lake during which there will be a number of native species to watch and listen for. After our lakeside warm-up, we will hike up to the top of the escarpment with one large gradual hill to climb. We will stop at a viewpoint and then carry on to connect with the Bruce Trail in Kelso. The trail is very wide and is mostly hard-packed gravel/dirt for the entire hike. This additional 5.5. km route is a there-and-back. Following the hike, you may want to continue your day at Area 8. There are kayaks, canoes, and boats available to rent. There are children’s play areas. There are lots of picnic tables and some firepits so you can enjoy a nice picnic lunch or even a BBQ. While there is a swimming area, swimming is only permitted for those registered in an Area 8 swim program. There are washrooms onsite, and there is plenty of parking. To support the facilities, there is an entrance fee. When you pay in advance, you are given an entry code to use at the gate.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Maple GO station, 30 Station Street, Vaughan ON

Hike Leader(s): Felix Wan; Talise Liang 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), Variable
Distance (km): 13.5 km

Description

Join us on a walk along the southern portion of the Bartley Smith Greenway Trail. We’ll walk through a mixture of residential neighbourhoods, wooded areas, and trails along the West Don River. We hope to see many species of birds, insects, and flowers, and we will pass by a lookout at Keffer Marsh.

Route map: https://onthegomap.com/s/vh797jei

The terrain is generally flat with a few gentle hills, and features a mixture of paved paths, road walking, and dirt/gravel trails. Depending on weather conditions, parts of the trail may be muddy or wet. Bring a good pair of hiking/walking shoes, as well as a lunch/snacks, at least 2L of drinking water, sun protection, and insect repellent.

Travel to the trailhead:

• By TTC/GO: Meet Felix at Downsview Park subway station by 9:00 a.m. We will make the short walk to the GO station platform to take the northbound train departing at 9:11 a.m., and arriving at Maple GO station at 9:25 a.m., where we will meet up with Talise and start the hike. The GO transfer costs an additional $0.40 (adult fare) if you tap with your PRESTO card. People coming from Union station may board the Barrie Line GO train departing at 8:52 a.m.
• By car: Free parking is available at Maple station. Note that you will need to find your way back to Maple station after the end of the hike, given that this is a linear hike.

Washrooms:

Unfortunately, the washrooms at Maple and Rutherford GO stations are closed on weekends. The nearest available washrooms are located at Finch West subway station, one stop north of Downsview Park station. The washrooms on the GO train can also be used. Soon after we start the hike, we will stop to use washrooms at Walmart (approximately km 0.6). There is also a porta-potty at km 7.6 in Langstaff Park, where we will aim to have our lunch break.

Après-hike:

There will be an optional après-hike stop at Montana’s (2011 Steeles Ave. W.), a short walk from the end point of the hike.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Toronto Islands
Meet at Jack Layton Ferry docks at
8:45 a.m. for9:00 departure to center Island) you can buy your tickets online in advance. https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance (km): 12-14 km

Description

Lets hike Toronto islands and enjoy summer in islands,You have an option of swimming after hike

Please bring lots of water and snacks ,

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

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Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Trailway – From Caledon East to Highway 9 via Palgrave

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales & Michael Humpage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance (km): 12-15 km

Description

** This bus hike has been cancelled due to insufficient registration **

Join us on a moderately paced hike on flat terrain on the Caledon Trailway from the village of Caledon East past Albion Hills, through the hamlet of Palgrave to the trail’s end at Highway 9.  Suitable for families and beginners or anyone wanting to enjoy a day out in the countryside not far from Toronto on a not too challenging hike. Dropouts at  7 km, 10  km, and 12 km.  We’ll have a refreshment stop in the downtown Bolton heritage conservation district where the town of Bolton Mills was formed and there’s a variety of options for hikers to enjoy before our ride back to York Mills.  For those who joined us on the Winter Toronto E2E #6  and the “Pizza Hike” in March, this is a chance to hike to rest of the Caledon Trailway to it’s eastern terminus.

• =>>> Please read the TBTC Paid Hikes Refund Policy before registering: https://torontobrucetrailclub.org/hikes/no-show-policy”. There will be no refunds for this hike if the registrant cancels or misses the coach on the date of departure for any reason. Registration fees are not transferrable between different hikes nor can unused fares qualify for a tax receipt.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: GO Train Hike
Location (Google Maps): Lynde Shores Conservation Area – New Parking Lot on Halls Road
I will be taking the 9.02 GO Train from Danforth GO Station to Whitby GO Station. Upon arriving at Whitby we will take a short bus ride, and will be walking down Halls Rd. to the park’s western entrance.
If you wish to board the train at a different station you may find us in the upper level of the accessibility coach. If you use the GO Transit $10 Day Pass you will need to pay $3.84 Adult / $2.53 Senior for the DRT Bus from Whitby GO Station.If you pay by Presto the ride is free under the One Fare Program. It may be less to use Presto for the combined trip with TTC to the GO Station in Toronto.
If you wish to drive you may meet the group at the parking lot or park at the GO Station and ride the bus with the group. Note we will finish by walking to the GO Station.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Janet McColeman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface), Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance (km): 12 km

Description

We will hike a couple of loops, including the Chickadee Bird Feeder Trail and the Lake Ontario Trail, around the lovely Lynde Shores Conservation Area, 1225 Victoria Street, Whitby. This is a great spot for birds and other wildlife. From the conservation area we will follow the Durham Waterfront Trail route back towards the GO Station. Optional refreshment stop after the hike.

Terrain and Speed – Flat, 3.5k, with stops for photos, viewing wildlife, or appreciating the beauty (approximately 4 hours).

Here is a map of the route:

https://onthegomap.com/s/b0kodkn2

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, Map 15

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown 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)
Distance (km): 12-13 km

Description

We will complete a loop hike through the Park, crossing the Credit River above the Cataract Falls. Then we will follow the trail down into the valley to a viewpoint of the Falls itself. We will hike along the east bank of the Credit River then turn east to climb the valley and then north back through the main park past glacial features and old homesteads. Natural features include kettle lakes and milkweed fields if still in bloom where we might spot monarch butterflies.

Refreshments in Belfountain or Erin after the hike.

The meeting point is the intersection of Mississauga Road and Cataract Road. Parking is located on both sides of the road. Park in marked areas only. To get to this point drive north on Mississauga Road from Brampton to about 3 km past Belfountain.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Downtown Toronto Waterfront Trail

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance (km): 9.4 km

Description

Please join me at Bathurst Station no later than 9:25 am.  We will take the streetcar southbound departing 9:40 am, arriving at Fleet St 10:00 am.  If you want to meet us at Bathurst and Fleet, be there by 10:00 am.  We start hiking at 10:00 am.

We will hike to the lake and east to Leslie St.  The estimated distance is 9.4 km.  Here is an online map of our route Bathurst to Leslie

Bring a snack, at least 2 liters of water, sunscreen and bug spray.

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

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Hiking ($.01)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Orillia, ON

Hike Leader(s): Nijole Mockevicius, Lisa Lifshitz Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface), Variable

Description

The Rama Pow Wow is one of the biggest and best in Ontario.  We have planned this hike to attend the Grand Entry at 1 pm when all the contestants will be dressed and dancing in their finest.  Our morning hike takes place in Scout Valley along the Ganaraska Trail.  We will provide a shorter hike of 3 km for naturalists and photographers to observe the flora and fauna in its woodlands of pine and hardwood with scattered wetlands.  There is an option as well for a longer hike of 5.5 km.  After a short noon-hour bus ride to the nearby Rama reserve, we will have a couple of hours to watch the festivities and shop in the market stalls.   We will then return to Orillia to begin a short 3 km hike along the Ganaraska Trail through the Gordon Lightfoot sculpture park, with a stop for ice cream before we head back to Toronto.

The bus departs from 10 York Mills Rd. at 8:00 am and Major Mackenzie Dr. and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:20 am.  If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr. and HWY 400 Park and Ride, please type ‘yes’ in the additional information field.  Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.  The bus waits for no one.

Admission to the pow wow is $10 per person, but it is free for those who are 60 of older and for those who are veterans.  Payment will be collected on the bus (exact change please).

• =>>> Please read the TBTC Paid Hikes Refund Policy before registering: https://torontobrucetrailclub.org/hikes/no-show-policy”. There will be no refunds for this hike if the registrant cancels or misses the coach on the date of departure for any reason. Registration fees are not transferrable between different hikes nor can unused fares qualify for a tax receipt.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Oak Ridges Corridor, Bethesda Trail Head Parking Lot, Bethesda Side Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario

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)
Distance (km): 12-14 km

Description

Join us to explore the trails of York Regional Forest and the Oak Ridges Corridor at Jefferson Forest and Bond lake,

From parking lot we  hike thought Jefferson forest and continue to Bond Lake and have snack beside the lake and return to parking around 1:pm

Please bring lots of water and snacks ,hiking poles are recommended,it is Mosquto and Tick season ,be prepared .

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

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Trip Activities
Hiking ($0.01)

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Petroglyphs Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Robin Crombie, Felix Wan, Brian Rideout, Tom Swales 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), Rocky, Variable
Distance (km): 8 or 5.2

Description

*Re-scheduled from June*

Join us for a visit to Petroglyphs Provincial Park.

Hikers will have the option to join one of two groups.

Group #1 (Robin and Felix):

The day will be divided into two portions. We’ll begin by touring the exhibits and watching a 20-minute video at the Learning Place Visitor Centre to discover the traditions of the Ojibway (Nishnaabe) people, which will be followed by a 45-minute guided tour of the Kinoomaage Waapkong (aka The Teaching Rocks or the Peterborough Petroglyphs), the largest known concentration of Indigenous rock carvings (petroglyphs) in Canada. Afterwards, we will hike along the Nanabush Trail, stopping near Minnow Lake for a lunch break, then continue our hike along the Marsh and West Day Use Trails. The total distance will be approximately 8 km.

Group #2 (Brian and Tom):

We will proceed directly to the trails to hike a total distance of approximately 5.2 km. If there is time afterwards, we can tour the exhibits at the Visitor Centre and/or visit the Petroglyphs. Note that this group will not have a guided tour of the Petroglyphs.

The trails are in the heart of the Canadian Shield and are rugged. There are rocks and roots, and some hilly stretches. Bring hiking boots and poles if you have them. Also bring a lunch and snacks, at least 2L of drinking water, rain/sun protection, and insect repellent.

If time permits, we will have a refreshment stop in the town of Lakefield.

Expect a late return to Toronto (approximately 7:00 p.m., traffic conditions permitting).

** The bus fare includes the prorated bus parking permit charge at Petroglyphs Provincial Park and the anticipated fuel surcharge at the time of the trip.

=>>> Please read our Paid Hikes Refund Policy before registering: https://torontobrucetrailclub.org/hikes/no-show-policy”. There will be no refunds for this hike if the registrant cancels or misses the coach on the date of departure for any reason. Registration fees are not transferrable between different hikes nor can unused fares qualify for a tax receipt.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at the Brock Tract parking lot on the east side of Durham 1/Brock Rd., approximately 5 km south of Coppin’s Corners, Uxbridge or 1 km north of Uxbridge Pickering Town Line. 1401 Brock Rd. (Free parking).

Hike Leader(s): Amir Alemohammad Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 14-16 km

Description

Join us for a wonderful hike in Uxbridge starting from Brock Track parking lot. We will hike the Brock Track and Wilder Forest among the amazing trails of Uxbridge.

Boots  mandatory, poles recommended, bring 2 litres of water and dress according to weather conditions.

Please arrive at 7:45 for a 8:00 start.

Beware, Iphone Maps may take you to the wrong location. Check the location with Google Maps the previous night.

This is a joint hike with Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA).

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Cherry Beach Parking Lot, at the foot of Cherry Street (Free Parking)

Hike Leader(s): MOHAMMAD AGHAMIRI Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface), Variable
Distance (km): 14-15 km

Description

We will hike along the waterfront trail.At the end of hike you have an option to swim

Some 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.