Toronto Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Exploring Uxbridge Trails (Wilder Forest, Walker Woods, and Glen Major Forest)

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

2499 Brock Rd, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R4. We will meet at the East Duffins Headwaters parking lot at the WILDER FOREST trail head. As soon as you got off the Brock Road, passing the horse back riding facility, there is a free designated parking lot 70 meters down the lane to your right. It includes a sign board for East Duffins Headwaters with a map of the trails. Please do not park on the lane or in the horse back riding property.

Hike Leader(s): Amir Alemohammad 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: Approx.14-16 Km

Description

Join us for an enjoyable winter hike in Uxbridge! We’ll explore parts of Wilder Forest, Walker Woods, and Glen Major Forest in a loop starting from Brock Road, passing Concession Road 6, heading west and back. Along the main trail, we’ll also venture onto several side trails.

Please stay on the designated trails at all times. Expect beautiful scenic views and lookouts facing south, with a mix of hilly and flat segments. Be prepared for variable weather—chilly, icy and windy conditions are likely this time of year. Boots mandatory, poles recommended. Please bring your icers and have them ready for the hike.

Bring at least 2 liters of water and your favorite snacks. We’ll have frequent 2-minute breaks for hydration and lookout photos, along with a 20-minute lunch stop at the Aggregate Pit look out. Please pack your own lunch and refreshments for an enjoyable outdoor meal.

Don’t forget your camera and a smile as we explore the beauty of the Uxbridge trails!

Car Hike: Great Esker ST to Duff Pit return

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Designated BT Parking Area – Intersection of 27th Sideroad and Eighth Line

Hike Leader(s): Magdalena Vanderkooy, David Rowney 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: 10-12 km

Description

Join us for a 10-12k hike on the Toronto section to the Duff Pit, travelling on parts of the Great Esker Side Trail, and Main Trail, Trafalgar Side Trail to Duff Pit Side Trail, looping back to the Great Esker Side Trail and the Eighth Line. We will explore the new side trail at the Duff Pit and visit the Overnight Rest Area. This is a level 2 – Intermediate hike, with some hills and rocky sections. Expect some wet areas and slippery rocks depending on conditions.  Hiking boots essential and hike poles recommended. Bring water, snacks and lunch.

Full Moon Hike Tommy Thompson Park - 12km

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Tommy Thompson Parking lot. GPS ( 43.651670, -79.323390)

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 12KM

Description

Note: This hike is planned for a night with clear skies to enjoy the full moon. If the weather forecast does not promise a clear night sky, the hike will be rescheduled to 5:00pm on Sunday December 15. Should the forecast for December 15 still not indicate clear skies, the hike will be cancelled. Any changes, including rescheduling or cancellation, will be posted here, and you will also receive an email notification at least 24 hours in advance. Please check this post and your email inbox for updates.

Join Us for a Full Moon Night Hike under the Cold Moon! Experience the magic of the December full moon, also known as the Cold Moon or Long Night Moon, as we journey through the scenic paths of Tommy Thompson Park. Under the silvery glow of the long night moon, we’ll immerse ourselves in the tranquility and wonder of nature at night. Our hike will take us past Swan Lake, where the enchanting calls of trumpeter swans will serenade us. From the eastern side of this narrow man-made peninsula, we’ll marvel at the moonlit lake, while the western side offers breathtaking views of Toronto’s dazzling downtown skyline. If you’ve never seen the waterfront at night, prepare to be amazed by its beauty—it’s a sight you have to experience to believe! Be sure to bring a fully charged phone or camera to capture the stunning views and moments from this magical night.

Meeting Location: Tommy Thompson Parking lot, southwest of Leslie St and Unwin Ave. GPS ( 43.651670, -79.323390)

What to Bring:

• Hiking shoes or boots that are warm and sturdy. Half of the route is on hard paved surface and half on dirt path. Icers might be needed if the path is covered with snow or ice.
• A flashlight or headlamp (for safety in case as we’ll rely on moonlight when possible)
• Warm layers – it is the Cold Moon night and could get really cold.
• Water and a snack
• No pets