Toronto Hike Schedule

Urban Walk; Markham Hike and Splash

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Finch Go Bus Terminal, Platform 2

Hike Leader(s): Leonora Rochwerger Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10 km (approx.)

Description

Join us for a 10 km hike along the Rouge River, through sections of Austin Park and Milne Dam Conservation Park, and ending with a post-hike splash (optional- for those interested) at the Morgan Outdoor Pool in Markham Village.

Route map: https://onthegomap.com/s/mfi28ji6

How to get there and get home:  We will meet as a group no later than 09:30 at the Finch Go Bus Terminal, Platform 2 outside the TTC Finch Station. From there, we will use YRT public transport to get to our hiking starting point.

If you are driving, meet us at the Stiver Mill Community Centre at 9 Station Ln, Markham, at approximately 10:45 am. There is free parking. Please contact the hike leader for precise meeting instructions.

To go back, we will use YRT public transport buses to get to our starting points (either parking or TTC Finch Station). Alternatively, GO trains go from Markham Village GO Station to Union station.

What to bring: Proper walking /hiking shoes, at least 2 litres of water, sunscreen, hat, bug repellent if used and a packed lunch. Appropriate clothing for the weather. No dogs allowed

If going swimming, bring a swimming suit and towel.  There is a fee of $4.60 + tax to enter the pool. Change rooms and showers are available. You will need to bring your own lock for a locker. For more information about the Morgan Pool visit: https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/recreation/community-fitness-centres/morgan-outdoor-pool/morgan-pool

Car Hike: Hike #8 to earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Youth and/or Side Trails Badge!

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at roadside parking on the west side of 2nd Line E, where the road ends a little north of 8 Sideroad (Map 20 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 31).

Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 7.4 km

Description

Calling all families with children who love hiking and earning badges!!!

This is the eighth in a series of ten hikes that will be offered throughout 2024 on a roughly monthly basis so that children who are 15 years of age and younger can earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Adventurer Youth Badge and their parents/guardians can earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Side Trails Badge at the same time!!!  Details regarding the requirements for each badge can be found here: https://dufferinbrucetrailclub.org/dufferin-bruce-trail-club-badges/  Each of the ten hikes will be a loop hike so no car shuttles will be needed, and each hike will cover a distance of approximately 6-9 km hiked at a leisurely pace (2-3 km/h) so children and adults alike can participate.

This eighth hike will be a summer hike to explore the following four side trails: 2nd Line ECL, part of the Oliver Creek ST, the Boyne Creek ST, and the Mulmur Lookout ST.  Please dress appropriately for a summer hike by dressing in lightweight and breathable clothing, wearing a sunhat, and wearing comfortable footwear that has good traction.  It is also advised that you bring sunscreen, bug spray, a light sweater, and suitable rain apparel in case conditions require their use.  As well, make sure you bring enough water and food for a 3-4 hour hike since we’ll be covering a total distance of approximately 7.4 km.

Hopefully you’ll be able to join me on Sunday, August 25th!  Until then, happy hiking, everyone!

Urban Walk: Bluffers Park

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

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 6.9 km

Description

Please join me at Kennedy Station on the bus platform by 9:45 am.  We will take the 201 Bluffers Park bus departing 10:00 am, arriving 10:22 am. We will wander the trails of bluffers park for an estimated distance of 6.9 km.  Pub stop is at the Dogfish Pub & Eatery in the park.

Please bring at least 2 liters of water, a light snack, bug spray and sunscreen.

Here is an online map of our route.  Bluffers Park

Note: Registration closes 48 hours before the start of the hike.

Bus Hike: Crawford Lake

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 17:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake

Hike Leader(s): Tim Wainwright, George Lennon, Felix Wan Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Other (Refer to Description)
Distance: 16.1 km

Description

Our hike starts at the main Bruce Trail at Steeles and Appleby Rd, and continues through the Nassagaweya Canyon connecting Rattlesnake Point to the Crawford Lake Area.  The area features majestic cliffs, rugged rock formations, and lush vegetation — a picturesque landscape that is ideal for nature lovers. Its cliffs provide a perfect habitat for turkey vultures to nest, and they can be seen circling overhead as our journey continues to Crawford Lake and its reconstructed 15th century Iroquoian village, where we’ll be stopping for lunch with time to explore the village if possible.  Archaeological research has found 10,000 artifacts in the area.  From there we’ll continue on the main trail to Kilbride School where the bus will be waiting for us.  There will be a drop-out point at 12.6 km for anyone wishing to end the hike earlier.

The bus will be leaving from Kipling subway station at 8:30 and the planned return is for 5:00.

Urban Walk: Smokey Hollow, Waterdown

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

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12.4 km

Description

Please join me under the clock in the Great Hall in Union Station by 8:45 am.  We will take the Lakeshore West train to Adlershot GO departing at 9:03 am and arriving at 10:00 am. We will hike north into Waterdown, taking in Smoky Hollow Waterfall, where we will have lunch followed by an ice cream stop.  This is a level 2 / level 3 hike.

Here is a map of the route.  Smoky Hollow, Waterdown

I recommend you purchase  a GO one day pass online if you come on this hike.  If you are driving, meet us at Aldershot GO by 10 am.

Please bring at least 2 liters of water (more is better plus electrolytes), a lunch, bug spray and sun screen.

As of August 25, 2024, this hike is not impacted by the rail strike at CN and CP.  There is GO train service to Aldershot GO.

Note: Registration closes 48 hours before the start of the hike.