Toronto Hike Schedule

Car Hike: 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, 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 time

What to Bring and Wear:

•Hiking Boots and poles (recommended) and be prepared for the bugs

•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!

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

Urban Walk: Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 5 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Finch Hydro Corridor West/East

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9.6 km

Description

Please join me at the north east corner of Bathurst and Finch by 10 AM.  We will hike east on the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail and south along East Don Parklands to Sheppard and Leslie (km 41.6 to km 51.2).  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.

Mississauga: Fletcher's Creek, South Meadowvale Woods, and Old Meadowvale Village

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet me at Kipling Terminal, platform 3, at 9 am for a 9:11 departure on MiWay bus #35 Eglinton to Mavis Rd. where we will transfer to bus #61 Mavis Northbound departing at 9:51. Coming by car drive to Mavis Rd and Courtneypark.Dr.and park north of the playing field on the south side of Courtneypark, east of Mavis. We will meet at the SW corner of Courtneypark and Spinnaker Cir for 10:15. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 10 km

Description

Join me and story teller, Terry Wilson, for another much beloved Meadowvale Village tour, including his own miniature shed-size pioneer village. This time we will all hike in along Fletcher’s Creek Trail and do a loop in the enchanting South Meadowvale woods before meeting Terry in front of the Old Meadowvale School house, near Old Derry Road and Second Line West, at approximately 11:30. We will stop for lunch at Meadowvale Conservation Area before resuming the tour and visiting the little village and Rosemary’s Garden. I will once again be raffling several of Terry’s books of short stories. Raffle tickets are only $1. Keep in mind that this is a loop hike. We will return to our starting point by 3 pm. If anyone needs to shorten this event, they can drop out at anytime and I will provide easy directions to quickly reach the starting point or MiWay busses back to Toronto.

Washrooms available at the Shell station, NE corner of Mavis & Courtneypark, at Meadowvale Conservation Area (Lunch stop) and at the Public Library (open 1-5) back at our starting point.

Bring a hat, 1-2 L of water, a lunch, sun screen and bug spray.

The route:https://onthegomap.com/s/jrhua0pc