Toronto Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Northeast Trail in Rouge National Urban Park

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rouge National Urban Park, Black Walnut Day Use Area, Parking Lot
7445 Elgin Mills Rd E, Markham

Hike Leader(s): Kerry Seong, Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 10.7 KM

Description

Please join us a car hike on Northeast Trail in Rouge National Urban Park. This trail passes through a variety of landscapes such as wetlands, forests, meadows, and farmland. Along the route, we will find seven boardwalks, including a pergola seating area with views of a marsh. Constructed with a durable fiber-glass substructure designed to last for centuries, these boardwalks represent one of Rouge National Urban Park’s latest eco-friendly projects.

This is a shuttle hike from Glasgow Trailhead to Black Walnut Day Use Area.

Please

• be prepared to use your vehicle to transport hikers
• bring a garbage bag for your dirty boots and clean footwear to change into for the ride back the start. We will leave those things in the cars at the start so you don’t have to carry them on the hike.
• wear a comfortable boots and layers for the weather.
• pack hiking poles, icers, bug spray and sunblock.
• bring 2 L of water, snack/lunch.

Caledon-in-5 Stained Glass Fundraising series

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike 1: Meet at roadside parking along the southwest shoulder of the Willoughby Rd and Escarpment Sideroad intersection, km 15.9 (Map 15, Edition 31).
Directions: From Hwy #10 head west on Escarpment Sideroad for approximately 1.5 km.

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: Hike distances range from 13 km to 16 km.

Description

Come and join us on these 5 hikes to earn Caledon’s Stained Glass Fundraising badge, which is part of the collectable Bruce Trail Club’s stained glass themed fundraiser set. This series of 5 hikes will take place on consecutive Wednesdays, beginning April  30. Bring snacks and your choice of hydration. In early April, hike details for hikes 2 – 5, will be emailed to participants. On this first hike, please meet and be ready for an 8:30 shuttle. We’ll hike through the Badlands (which may be muddy) and the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. Please note: in order to earn the Stained Glass badge, you may miss one hike but must make it up by the last day of the series (May 28).

Urban Walk: Toronto Islands Evening Walk

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

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, near the gates to Wards Island Ferry. Arrive 20 minutes prior to departure to check in with hike leader.

From Union Station take the LRT and get off at the stop Ferry Docks.Walk up to the Ferry Docks on Queens Quay West, street level. at the foot of Bay Street.

Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 6-9 km

Description

After a day’s work come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic. Enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s beautiful island parkland.
Pack a dinner for a sit down picnic. Food is not available for purchase on the Islands early in the season. Also bring a warm jacket and flashlight.
Return fare ticket for the ferry is $9.11 adults and $5.86 seniors.
Hikes will take place rain or shine.
Toronto Island evening hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June 2025.
Same time and same meeting place. No preregistration is required – just show up at the ferry docks at 5:40 PM and sign in with the hike leader.

Coach Trip: Presqu'ile Provincial Park Alpaca Hike

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 18:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Trip Activities
Alpaca Experience (Payable by etransfer in advance - (mandatory) See Hike Description) ($40.00)

Optional Items
Hiking (Please select both this item and above item) ($.01)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Presqu’ile Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Lisa R. Lifshitz, Nijole Mockevicius, Felix Wan Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 9km

Description

Come join us for our second annual Alpaca/Presqu’ile Provincial Park hike, located in Brighton, Ontario.  Travelling in a luxury coach bus, we start by visiting Old Mill Alpacas, an Alpca farm where you will have the opportunity to take turns walking Alpacas, spend time with them to feed them apples, learn about their habits and take lots of great photos.  Our lunch will be in Presqu’ile Provincial Park.  In the early afternoon we will hike the best trail of the Park, visiting paths along the shorelines, woodlands and meadows.  We will also stop at the second oldest operating lighthouse in Ontario.  We will also do the marsh boardwalk trail accessing the largest protected marsh on the north shore of Lake Ontario.    We have negotiated a special rate for the Alpca experience ($40, tax included) which must be paid to Lisa separately from the bus rates in advance to join the bus.  Please e-transfer $40 to lisa.ruth@rogers.com per person attending promptly (no later than 48 hours) after you register for this hike on the site.  If time permits, we will also stop at the Big Apple before we head back to Toronto.  Total hiking around 9km but it will be an amazing day.

Reminder to our non-members: You are most welcome to join this hike but you must remember to sign up with the Bruce Trail using this signup process in addition to e-transferring payment for the Alpaca tour as you have to be formally registered (and pay the Bruce Trail bus fees) in advance to get on the bus.  

Car Hike: Canceled- 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: Flat, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: Approx.14-15 Km

Description

Join us for a delightful spring hike in Uxbridge, as we explore Wilder Forest, Walker Woods, and Glen Major Forest on a scenic loop starting from Brock Road. We’ll pass Concession Road 6, heading west and back, while also venturing onto several side trails for even more stunning views.

What to Expect:

•Beautiful scenic views and lookouts facing south

•A mix of hilly and flat terrain

•Frequent 2-minute breaks for hydration and photos, with a 10-20 minute lunch/snack stop

•Stay on designated trails at all times

What to Bring and Wear:

•Hiking Boots and poles (recommended)

•At least 2 liters of water

•Your favorite snacks and lunch (pack your own refreshments for an outdoor meal)

•Dress accordingly variable weather; chilly morning with midday higher temperatures expected

Important Details:

•Stay on the designated trails

•Be prepared for the elements and enjoy the adventure!

Looking forward to seeing you on the trail!

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

Car Hike: Rouge National Park Trails 16 KM + Farm Visit

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

Rouge National Urban Park, 19th Avenue Day Use Area

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 16 KM

Description

Meet at the parking lot Northeast of the Ninth Line @ 19th Ave, GPS ( 43.952621, -79.246167) .

Please arrive before 8:45 am to get yourself ready.

We will leave the parking lot at 9:00am, hike along Rouge National Park Trails to the Regional Road 5 , and then return. Here is the planned route FYI:  https://onthegomap.com/s/mkd1mq6k . Depending on the trail condition, we may have to adjust the route or distance.

After hike, feel free to join me for a local farm visit at the Carma Farms (11471 9th Line, Markham, ON L6B, Canada, Markham, ON, Canada, Ontario).

Notes for your attention:

• Wear clothing in layers for the weather.
• Bring water, snacks or light lunch. We will have a short break for lunch after reaching turning point.
• No dogs/pets.

Urban Walk: Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 2 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Humber River Recreational Trail

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10.9 km

Description

Please join me at the south east corner of Eglinton and Scarlett by 10 AM.  We will hike south on the Humber Recreational Trail to Lakeshore Blvd and Ellis (km 19.2 to km 8.3).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

Tommy Thompson Park

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Toronto, Tommy Thompson Park

Hike Leader(s): Leila Damband, Tim Wainwright Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 12 Km

Description

1. On the first Saturday of the beautiful month of May, join us for an enjoyable walk at Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto’s urban wilderness. It’s a unique spot near downtown Toronto to experience nature and one of the best places for birdwatching, so bringing binoculars or monoculars is highly recommended.

Note:

-It’s May, and showers can be expected at any minute, so come prepared.

-Bring 2L of drinking water and a lunch/snack.

-Encourage your children to join, and they will receive some coloring markers for a stone coloring contest during the break while we enjoy the view of the city.

-Please be on time. If you need to cancel, kindly do so via the website to give an opportunity to our waitlisted hikers.

-TTC users can take bus #83 from Donlands subway station (you will be updated in case of any closures). Free public parking is available at the trailhead on a first-come, first-served basis. Washrooms are located at the trailhead, with an additional vault toilet available at the 8km mark on our way back.

Fingers crossed for a nice sunny day — see you all soon!