Toronto Hike Schedule

Urban hike: 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 (Intermediate)

Car Hike: Midweek Fitness Hike from the Crawford Conservation Area to the Rattlesnake Point and back (about 14 km)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Natalia Svechnikova 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: About 14 km

Description

Please join me for a moderate midweek fitness hike in the Crawford Lake conservation area.

We will meet at the main entrance to the visitors centre accessible from the parking road off Conservation Road. You would have to pass the gate. The gate fee can be paid online $10.50 or in person a t the gate $12 plus HST. The gate is open from 10 am to 4 pm.

We will hike from the Crawford Lake to the Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area and back keeping up a moderate speed of about 3.5 km/h. The hike should take about 4.5 hours including a short lunch break at one of the lookouts in the Rattlesnake  Point Conservation Area.

If the weather is not favorable (light rain or muddy condition after rainfall), I would shorten the hike to about 10 km.

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)

Coach Trip: Sept 20 to 22 Saugeen Peninsula Hiking Weekend

Trip Information
Departure Time: 07:00
Return to City Time: 19:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Trip Activities
Moderate group ($0.01)
Fast group ($0.01)

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto, Peninsula
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Evergreen Resort, Red Bay

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Roland Mark, George Lennon and Tim Wainwright Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast, Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: Moderate group about 12 km, fast group 15 km +

Description

Join us for three days of guided hiking on the beautiful Saugeen Peninsula. Spend your days on the Bruce Trail and your evenings at Evergreen Resort overlooking Lake Huron.

We will explore the Skinner’s Bluff, Cape Crocker, Hope Bay, Barrow Bay, Lion’s Head, and/or Cape Chin areas. Hikes will be up to 15 km (dropouts will not be possible) with lots of awesome views. Expect some strenuous climbs, some challenging footing over boulders and crevasses, and some exposed sections. These hikes are not suitable for people who are afraid of heights. All fit, experienced hikers comfortable walking on this type or terrain are welcome. There will be a moderate group and a slightly faster group; both will do full day hikes with no dropouts. Please note: there will not be a sight seeing group or other activities for non-hikers.

Accommodation is in one-, two-, and three-bedroom cottages (linens, bedding, and towels provided). Each cottage has a full bathroom, fridge, and heater. The resort has a hot tub and a private beach perfect for viewing sunsets. Cost is $393.81 per person (includes all taxes and fees, gratuity extra). This includes two nights’ accommodation, two dinners, two breakfasts, and two boxed lunches.

Coach fare is $170 for members, $180 for non-members, and $90 for children.

Registration instructions:

Please reserve your cottage and your seat on the coach at the same time.

1. Call Evergreen Resort at 519-534-1868 to book your cottage. You will need to find roommates/cottagemates. There are no single hotel rooms.
2. To reserve your seat on the bus, register here starting on Sunday June 9 at 8 PM.

Cancellation policy: While we are hoping for sunshine, the trip cannot be cancelled due to weather. Coach fare is non-refundable.

Our coach will depart at 7 AM on Friday September 20. We plan to be back in Toronto between 7 and 8 PM on Sunday September 22. Departure locations: 10 York Mills Rd and HWY 400 and Major Mackenzie Park and Ride.

Bus Hike: Spencer Gorge & Borer's Falls - CANCELLED Diue To Low Registration

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Dundas, ON – Spencer Gorge/Borer’s Falls

Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney, Leila Damband 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), Other (Refer to Description), Rocky
Distance: 13 km, Dropout at 6km

Description

We will begin with a visit to Tews Falls then follow the side trail down to the Main Bruce Trail. We will hike north on the Trail past Borer’s Falls and under Hwy 6 to Clappison Woods; then up the Rockcliffe Side Trail to Waterdown.
The terrain will be moderate but there will be some hills and poor footing. Hiking boots are essential.  Dropout at 6 km. Difficulty Level: 2 (Intermediate)

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 (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-17 km

Description

Join us to explore Jefferson Forest and Bond lake

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

Car Hike: Hockley Valley Map 18

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hockley Valley, Map 18

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

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

Description

We will hike 14 km through the Nature Preserve, one of the most challenging (hilliest) and scenic parts of the Bruce Trail. Fall colors should be showing. Most of the route is under the forest canopy. After the hike I invite those interested to stop at the Hockley Valley Resort for refreshments.

To get to the meeting point drive north of Hwy 10 from Orangeville to Hockley Road. Turn right and go about 5 km east to the parking area on your left. It is across the road from the Black Birch restaurant.

Car Hike: Toronto Bruce Trail Club Biodiversity Fall Fern Identification Hike

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Please note the meeting location has been changed as of 19/09/2024, Meet: Map 14 38.8 km along 10th line north of 27 sideroad.
The change is to ensure we had some ferns to actually find!!
Toronto Section Map12, Km 17.4 There is parking along the roadside both north and south bound. Where the trail crosses the road. We will meet at the boot brush station. Please be ready to hike at 10:00am.

Hike Leader(s): Patricia Lynn McFerran Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 4-5km

Description

Today we are looking for ferns to identify with the help of BTC Ecologist Mara McHaffie.
THis are is diverse and has some wet areas so hopefully we will find some interesting plants. THis is a slow paced look and learn hike. This will be a good opportunity for hikers to collect some of the requirements of the TBTC Naturalist badge. Please bring a light lunch or snacks and lots of water . Cameras and the iNaturalist app on your phone will be handy to record what we are going to see. Last fall I saw some rather interesting fungi in this area too.
This hike will go rain or shine, so dress for the weather.