Toronto Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Mono Cliffs

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Cliffs Prov. Park, Map 19

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8 Km

Description

This will be a loop winter hike through the Park starting at the Mono Community Centre. The terrain is variable and mostly flat. The hike will take approximately 3 hours and may be shortened depending on weather. After the hike those interested are invited to stop for refreshments in the area.

Bring snow shoes if you have them and icers.

To get to the meeting point drive north on Hwy 10 past Orangeville to County Road 8 (at Camilla). Turn right and take the Road 8 into Mono Centre. The parking area is just before the Community Centre on your right. Parking is free.

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

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Huntington park and walk  along  German Mill Creek,

It is winter time and trail is hilly bring proper clothing, ,hiking boots ,and ice cleats.

Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill

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.

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-17KM

Description

Join us to explore Jefferson Forest and Bond lake ,

Please bring  hiking poles, proper closing and shoes and lots of water,

Please carefully read  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.

Cancelled: Winter Coach Trip: Horseshoe Resort

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Horseshoe Resort

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Duro Vukman, George Lennon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 9:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 9:20 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, select that option when you register. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

Join us for an awesome day of x-country skiing and snowshoeing/winter hiking. For trail conditions and information about the resort visit: www.horseshoeresort.com

Snowshoers: Join Duro and George for a guided snowshoe hike on the Friends of the Copeland Forests Trails. You must have your own snowshoes (or rent in the city) to participate in this hike. Pack lunch and water; you will be on the trail all day.

Skiers: Spend your day gliding through the beautiful Copeland Forest on trails expertly groomed for classic and skate skiing. All skiing is self-guided.

Ski and snowshoe rentals available. Please book ahead at:

http://horseshoeresort.com/nordic-centre/cross-country-skil

Coach fares must be paid online when you register. Trail fees will be collected in cash on the bus. Masks are mandatory while on the bus.

 This trip will run if there is enough snow to ski on. Hikers: It may not be clear ahead of time whether snowshoes, icers, or just boots will be the most appropriate footwear. Come prepared for anything. If the Club cancels this trip, your coach fare will be refunded. 

Urban Walk: Cootes Paradise (By GO Transit)

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

McMaster University GO Bus Terminal. Transit riders may meet at the Great Hall in Union Station at 8:30 to take the 8:45 AM Westbound Lakeshore Line train to Aldershot (or join us at stations on the way). At Aldershot we connect with the GO bus to McMaster University.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Makhan Dhesi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 9

Description

Join us for a Winter visit to the scenic trails of Cootes Paradise by McMaster University to Princess Point where a fire pit, skaters, and hot chocolate await. Icers are a must for the trails and hills. From Princess Point we’ll proceed to West Hamilton for GO Bus connections to Aldershot or the express bus to Union Station. You may also return to McMaster. Cootes Paradise is a beautiful nature getaway and the largest, most diverse sanctuary in the Royal Botanical Gardens spanning over 600 hectares. On the trails and their lookouts you may spot wildlife, even in Winter. Princess Point has local bus service if you don’t wish to walk further. Dress warmly for the weather and bring icers and hot drinks.