Toronto Hike Schedule

Toronto E2E (shuttle)

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Fourth Line (where the trail crosses) (Bruce Trail Ref. Guide km 17.4)
Shuttle to Hilton Falls (paid parking)

Hike Leader(s): Heather Murch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 17.6 km

Description

You are signing up for 3 hikes.  Please arrive at the meeting point ready to shuttle by 8:30.

We will shuttle south and hike north.  Everyone will need to shuttle; have your vehicle ready to take 4 people if possible.

Come prepared for… Hiking!  You must wear hiking shoes/boots.  Consider bringing hiking poles for uneven terrain.

Heat:  At least 2L of water; a sun hat.

Rain:   A raincoat/poncho and a love of the outdoors, no matter the weather.

Bugs:  Bug spray or a bug hat/shirt.

Poison Ivy:  Long sleeves; long pants.

An appetite:  Bring a snack; we’ll take a short break along the way.

Although I have hiked the full Bruce Trail a few times, this is my first official hike series as a leader, so, Welcome! 🙂

5 Aug. 17.6 km

Meet at Fourth Line (where the trail crosses) (guide 17.4)
43.615163, -79.975157

Shuttle to Hilton Falls (paid parking)
43.505705, -79.961589

12 Aug. 16.9 km
Meet at
8th Line & 27 Sideroad (Guide approx. km 34.3)
43.686276, -79.975578

Shuttle to:
Fourth Line (where the trail crosses)
43.615163, -79.975157

19 Aug (total 16 km)
1. 2.5 km
Meet at:
Boston Mills Road (Guide 48 km)
43.750866, -79.951452

Modified shuttle to Creditview Road
43.767739, -79.942929

2. 13.5 km

Shuttle to:
8th Line & 27 Sideroad (Guide approx. km 34.3)
43.686276, -79.975578

Car Hike: Midweek Fitness Walk Around Island Lake (8.5 km)

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

Island Lake Conservation Area (Hwy 10 and 4th Ave intersection)

Hike Leader(s): Natalia Svechnikova Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8.3 km

Description

Please join me for an enjoyable fitness walk on a relatively flat and easy trail around the lake in the Island Lake Conservation area. The trail has treed sections as well as boardwalks near the water, meadows with beautiful flowers and much more. We will keep some steady but still comfortable pace of approximately 3 km/h. We will have a short break on the picnic area after about 6 km. Please bring 2 L of water, sunglasses, hut and some snacks/light lunch. We will meet at the start of the trail (near the large trail map) at 4th Ave and Hwy 10 intersection. You can park anywhere at the Zehrs Orangeville, Winners or Mark’s parking lot which is just across Hwy 10,

Urban Walk: Hendrie Valley Sanctuary to West Harbour GO Station, Hamilton

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

Meet in the Great Hall of Union Station by the information desk with the clock with no later than 8:30 AM to take the Lakeshore West train towards West Harbour departing at 8:45 AM

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Janet McColeman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)

Distance: 12 km

Description

From Aldershot GO Station we will hike to scenic Hidden Valley Park and the Hendrie Valley Sanctuary, a popular spot for birdlife. Then on to Burlington Heights and the Hamilton Waterfront Trail to catch the train back to Toronto from the West Harbour GO Station. Optional drop out at Burlington Heights by taking the local bus to Burlington GO Station. Optional pub stop at Fisher’s Pier 4 pub 10 minutes walk  Harbour GO Station.

We will hike from Aldershot GO Station in Burlington to West Harbour Station in Hamilton via Hidden Valley Park, Hendrie Valley (RBG), Burlington Heights, and the Hamilton Waterfront Trail. The route is mostly flat with the exception of one hill to reach Burlington Heights to connect with the Waterfront Trail. Hendrie Valley features a lovely boardwalk through the wetlands. The total distance is about 12 km and we will walk at an average pace of 3 to 3.5 km per hour (and less than 4.).

We will take the train departing Union Station at 8:44 and arriving at Aldershot at 9:55. You may meet Tom in the Great Hall by the information desk with the clock over it to depart by 8:30 or find us in the upper level of the accessibility coach if boarding at a station on the way. The train will stop at Mimico Station at 9:00 and Port Credit Station at 9:13.

Trains depart West Harbour Station hourly at 23 minutes past the hour. There will be an optional pub stop 10 minutes walk from the station. Ice cream is also available at Hutches fish and chips next to the GO station. Arrival at West Harbour is expected to be approximately just after 2:00 PM.

If you have a cell phone with data you may purchase the $10 day pass at the link below. Make sure to select Weekend Day Pass and not an E-Ticket. The senior return fare from Union is less than $11.00 so with the “One Fare” program covering the TTC ride to the GO station it’s cheaper for seniors to use their Presto Card.

https://tickets.gotransit.com/en-us?start_address=UN&end_address=WR&ticket_adult=1&ticket_senior=0&mode=one_way

Car Hike: Glasgow Village (Uxbridge)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Glasgow Trail, Concession Road 2 Park in parking lot at the trail head.

From Highway 404 turn right to Stouffville Rd, till to the end of road and turn left on York Durham line in About 1km turn right to Webb Rd. and turn right to Concession Road 2 ,you will see parking lot in 500 meters

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-17 km

Description

Lets explore Goodwood conservation area and visit Secord forest and pond

Approximately 5-hour hike, bring lots of water and protect  yourself from mosquitos

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 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.

Bus Hike: Pathways To Port Dover Lynn Valley Trail - Cancelled Due To Low Registration

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

Lynn Valley Trail

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Janet McColeman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km

Description

Join us for a scenic and easy paced walk, a regular summer favorite led by Wayne Crockett, along the trails running through Norfolk County ending at historic Port Dover. The route is primarily on rail trails so is ideal for those who favor a flatter and easier route in the summer heat. Dropout at 8km. After the walk there will be the opportunity to indulge in the local perch fish and chips or hang out at the beach which together make Port Dover famous. Long Distance Bus Fare applies and there will be a late return (after 6:00 Pm).