Toronto Hike Schedule

Toronto Section - Blue and White hikes (1) – 18KM

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We meet at the roadside parking (Map 14, South-West of 48.3KM, Ed. 30) at Boston Mills Road just west of the Mississauga Road intersection. Do NOT park on the driveway.

Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Rocky
Distance: 18 KM

Description

This is the first in a series of hike in the Toronto Section. We will be hiking the Main Trail and the Side Trails (ST). All hikes in this series are in and out hikes.
We will hike in to Terracotta Conservation Area taking the Rockside ST, then continuing on the Main trail until 38.7KM. We hike the Walking Fern ST. Returning back we will hike the Terracotta ST to join the Main Trail and return back to the parking.
Bring 1.5 – 2 liters of water and your lunch. Please dress for the weather.

Iroquoia E2E Hike 1 of 6 Car Shuttle Hike - Proof of Vaccination Required

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike departs at 8:30 am from the Grimsby Lions Community Pool, map 5, 1 Elm St., located at the south end of Coronation Pk.

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 22 km

Description

Car shuttle hike with no dropouts. In compliance with provincial health regulations, car shuttle hikes are restricted to hikers who can show proof of vaccination with matching ID. Masks will be worn during the shuttle, vehicle windows will be open a crack, and there will be a maximum of four hikers per vehicle. Please be prepared to shuttle fellow hikers.

This hike will take us through the Vinemount, Woolverton, and Beamer Conservation Areas. There will be varied terrain and some beautiful views. Hiking boots or shoes are mandatory while poles are recommended. Please carry icers in your backpack as we may encounter icy conditions. Bring a minimum of 2L of water, snacks, your lunch, and dress for the weather.

Iroquoia E2E Hike 2 of 6 Car Shuttle Hike - Proof of Vaccination Required

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike begins at 8:30, meeting point is roadside parking at the end of Glover Mountain Rd. Map 6 by the Glover Mtn Side Trail (GPS N43.209155, W79.773801)

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 20km

Description

1. Car shuttle hike with no dropouts. In compliance with provincial health regulations, car shuttle hikes are restricted to hikers who can show proof of vaccination with matching ID. Masks will be worn during the shuttle, vehicle windows will be open a crack, and there will be a maximum of four hikers per vehicle. Please be prepared to shuttle fellow hikers.

This hike will take us through Hamilton, along the Escarpment Rail Trail, and through Felker’s Falls Conservation Area. There will be varied terrain and some interesting views. Hiking boots or shoes are mandatory while hiking poles are recommended. Please carry icers or other traction footwear in your backpack as we may encounter icy conditions. Please bring a minimum of 1.5L of water, snacks, a lunch, and dress for the weather.

Toronto Side Trail Badge Challenge #4 of 5 (hike to be repeated on Dec. 4)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Credit Valley Footpath. We’ll park on Prince St. (20 Sideroad) across from the cemetery at km 6.2 on the Credit Valley Footpath.

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 20 km

Description

Due to limited parking availability, this hike, #4 of 5, will be repeated on Dec. 4. On this hike we will hike the Credit Valley Footpath which will involve a combination of road walking, fields, and along the edge of the river. Hiking boots are mandatory while poles, although optional, are recommended. Please have icers in your backpack as they may be needed. Bring at least 2L of water, snacks, and your lunch. Check the weather and dress accordingly.  If you will have met the requirements for the Toronto Side Trail badge by the end of the final hike in this series, and would like the badge, please bring $5 and your badge will be given to you on hike #5.

Toronto hike leader apprentices, if this hike is of interest to you, please contact me.

Toronto Side Trail Badge Challenge #4 of 5 (a repeat of the hike on Dec.3)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Credit Valley Footpath. We’ll park on Prince St. (20 Sideroad) across from the cemetery at km 6.2 on the Credit Valley Footpath.

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 20 km

Description

Due to limited parking availability, this hike is a repeat of the hike on Dec. 3. On this hike, we will hike the Credit Valley Footpath which offers a combination of road walking, fields, and along the edge of the river. Hiking boots are mandatory while poles, although optional, are recommended. Please have icers in your backpack as they may be needed. Bring at least 2L of water, snacks, and your lunch. Check the weather and dress accordingly. If you will have met the requirements for the Toronto Side Trail Badge by the end of the final hike in this series and would like the the badge, please bring $5. Your badge will be given to you on hike #5.

Toronto hike leader apprentices, if this hike is of interest to you, please contact me.

Rouge National Park Toronto

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Rouge National Park Toronto

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

Pace: Fast, Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

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 leave their backpack on the trail facing in the direction the group is walking if leaving the trail for a call of nature. The sweep will wait for the hiker to return to the trail.

4- 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

Secord Forest & Wildlife Area Plus Goodwood Tract

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We meet in the parking lot at Secord Forest & Wildlife Area located off Secord Road in Uxbridge. Parking is FREE.

Hike Leader(s): Victor Ramautar Cel: 416-708-8199 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 10-12 kms

Description

To get to the Secord Forest & Wildlife Area from HWY 401, get on Hwy 404 north and exit Bloomington Rd. Turn right on Bloomington Rd (EAST). At  the traffic lights at GOODWOOD Community Centre Stay to the right to GOODWOOD Rd (#21).  Drive to Goodwood  United Church at Concession 3 Road. Right on Concession 3 rd to SECORD RD. Left on Secord rd to the Parking.  Of course depending on where you are coming from the above might not be the best route to get to Secord Forest.

There is also a pet cemetery in the Secord Forest.

Please dress for the weather and bring a lunch, water/hot drink and any other essentials for the day.