Toronto Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Scotsdale Farm

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm, Map 13

Hike Leader(s): Al 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: 10 km

Description

We will complete a loop hike on the main and side trails across variable terrain that includes farmlands and forest. Trail conditions will reflect the season and weather conditions and could be a bit muddy. This hike is an easy level 2.

After the hike those interested will  meet for refreshments in Georgetown at the Sheppard’s Crook.

To get to the meeting point from Mississauga, go west on the 401 to Trafalgar Road. North on Trafalgar past Georgetown. Turn left onto Hwy 7 and continue north about 4 km to Silver Creek. Turn right at the stoplight and continue north on Trafalgar about 2 km to the entrance of Scotsdale Farm. The parking area is about half a km from the entrance.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 3blocks south of highway 7 and 2 blocks north of John Street, parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box

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)
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek, for a distance of 7-8 km. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill 52

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 3blocks south of highway 7 and 2 blocks north of John Street, parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box

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)
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek, for a distance of 7-8 km. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

School Bus Hike: Dufferin Section E2E #2 of 4

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): Dufferin Hi-land Section km 14.1 to 28.3

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Celia Ho 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: 14.2 km

Description

Join us on the first four Saturdays of November on a series of bus hikes to complete the Dufferin Hi-Land section. Hikers who complete all four hikes may apply for the Dufferin Hi-Land Club’s pink rose E2E badge ($10.00 Members, $15.00 Non-Members) or their stained glass fundraiser Yellow Ladies Slipper badge ($30.00 – Members Only). The second hike in the series will take us from km 14.1 and northwards through Boyne Valley Provincial Park and Mulmur above the Boyne River to km 28.3.  This section features fine views over the Boyne Valley. We finish hiking through Walkers Woods. There will be just 300 metres of road walking on 2nd Line East.  A stop at Super Burger in Primrose will be in the plan. Anyone is welcome to join one or more of the hikes even if not working on one of the E2E badges. For drivers who wish to meet us at the trailhead, four spots will be reserved – cost $10 includes return shuttle to meeting location – please email the hike leaders for details on how to register as Car Hike – priority for the four spots will be given to hikers intending to join all 4 hikes. (Reference: BTC Reference Guide Map #20 – Boyne Valley)

Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill 160

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bethesda Trail Head Parking on Bethesda Sideroad off Bayview Avenue, across from Lake Wilcox. This parking lot is free.
From Finch subway station take blue bus to Richmond hill Centre and then Bus 91B to Bethesda Sideroad and then walk 600 meter to parking lot and meeting point

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: 14-17 km

Description

Join us to explore Jefferson Forest and Bond lake. Some hills, rocky terrain, and uneven surfaces. Distance will be between 14 and 17 km. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate

Please bring  hiking poles,  proper clothing for the season, hiking shoes/boots and lots of water,