Toronto Hike Schedule

Walking Within: Nature’s Meditation Walk.

Hosting Club: Niagara, Toronto
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): 390 Morningside Ave, Scarborough, ON M1E

Hike Leader(s): Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~7 km

Description

Take a mindful break from daily life and immerse yourself in nature during this 3-hour guided meditation walk. Through gentle movement, breathwork, and stillness, we will reconnect with the present moment and the natural world around us.

The experience includes a slow, intentional walk with guided breathing exercises, sensory awareness practices, and a 30-minute silent forest sitting meditation to ground and restore. Behrang, an experienced hiker and psychotherapist, will be accompanying us on this mindful journey.

No prior meditation experience is needed. Please wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water and a cushion or mat for sitting, if you wish.

Car Hike: Jefferson Forest and Bond Lake

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

1245 Bethesda Side Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A2 ( Bethesda Trail Head Parking lot)

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: 12-14 km

Description

Join us for a wonderful hike in Jefferson Forest and have a snack/lunch beside  the Bond Lake. We will hike among tall trees and bushes of the Jefferson Forest and across the Bayview-Yonge corridor to reach to the Bond Lake. Boots mandatory, poles recommended, bring at least 2L of water, bug spray, sunscreen, snack/lunch and dress according to the weather conditions. Please avoid parking along the road. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

Please arrive @7:50 AM for start of 8:00AM.

This is a joint hike with the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA).

Urban Walk: Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 7 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Don River/Bayview Extension Trails

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9 km

Description

Please join me at the south east corner of Overlea Blvd and Don Mills Rd by 10 AM.  We will hike south on the Don Trail to the Distillery District (km 62.4 to km 71.4).  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.

Car Hike: Rainbow Ramble at Silver Creek

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the parking lot of Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre (13500 Fallbrook Trail, Georgetown; coordinates are 43.692615, -79.968433).

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

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 6 km, with the option to drop out at 3 km

Description

This hike is a safe space for 2SLGBTQIA+ folx and allies – everyone is invited to join in on the fun!

Celebrate Pride at the stunning Silver Creek Conservation Area!

We will begin by hiking a 3 km loop that includes the main trail and Roberts Side Trail: we will walk north along the main trail, climbing the escarpment and enjoying excellent views along the way, and then we will turn around and walk back south going downhill via the Roberts Side Trail where we will pause on the boardwalk by a shallow pond in order to (hopefully!) spot some interesting wildlife.  For those who would like to extend their hike by an additional 3 km, they can join us as we head south along the main trail, descending and ascending some rocky hills, using bridges to cross over Owl Creek and Snow’s Creek, stopping to admire little Snow’s Creek Falls on Eighth Line, and then heading back to our parked cars by walking along quiet, rural 27 Sideroad.

For those hikers who also enjoy playing games, I will have a rainbow-themed scavenger hunt prepared, including a small prize for participants who are able to complete the scavenger hunt!

Everyone who participates in this hike will receive a FREE Pride Badge from the Bruce Trail Conservancy as well as a sweet rainbow treat from me!

You should bring enough water and food for a 3-hour hike that is hiked at a leisurely average pace of about 2 km/h, comfortable hiking shoes, sun and bug protection, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Looking forward to hiking with you on July 1st – see you then!