Toronto Hike Schedule

Toronto End-to-End #2 of 4

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot across from Limehouse Public School, on the south side of 22 Side Road

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10.5 km

Description

This is a summer-time End-to-End hike to complete the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail in 4 hikes.  Join for all or as many hikes as desired.

This second hike will take us from the Bruce Trail Pear Tree Park to Limehouse.  Once again, the terrain is not too hilly, but the footing is tricky with uneven, rocky sections to navigate.

July weather can be hot, muggy and buggy! So, dress for the weather, keeping in mind that insects, including ticks, will be out in full force.  Take appropriate precautions to avoid insect bites, including using repellant and clothing that covers the legs and arms.  Hiking boots are required and hiking poles are recommended.

Bring plenty of fluids, including electrolytes, and a snack.

As this is a group hike, please consider your fitness level before registering.  We will be walking at a pace of 3km – 4km per hour and everyone is expected to keep up with the person in front of them for the duration of the hike.

Plan to arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 a.m. as we will start the car shuffle to the hike starting point at 8:30 a.m. sharp.  Further details will be provided to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike.

Sydenham E2E 5/8

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 108.0 range rd. Please note. It is not an official Bruce Trail parking, but parking is allowed. Map 33, addition 31.coordinates N 44.599838,W 80.956024

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 21.5 km

Description

Fifth hike in the series. Please see hike #1 for instructions. We will shuttle to km 129.6 and hike back.

Sydenham E2E, 6/8

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 148.5 Graham Hill rd. Coordinates N 44.764911,W 80.944925 map 34, edition 31.

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 20 Kms.

Description

Seventh hike of the series. Please see instructions on hike #1. April 1. We will shuttle to km 129.6 and hike back.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch east station stops at Sycamore station.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri 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), Variable
Distance: 6-7 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creak, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack under beautiful shed ,

Even it is considered Urban walk, it is urban hike as we have some up and down hills and tree roots, please bring your hiking poles, water and snacks,

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

Sydenham E2E 7/8

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Blue water Park, Wiarton. Parking opposite the arena. Coordinates N 44.742514,W 81.135140 map 35. Edition 31.

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 22.5 km

Description

Please see instructions on day 1. April 1. We will shuttle to km 148.5 and walk back.

Sydenham E2E 8/8

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 62.4, Irish Block rd. coordinates N 44.592032,W 80.793507 map 31.

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Variable
Distance: 21 km

Description

Final day, badge and treats day! Please see instructions on hike 1, April 1. We will shuttle to km 41.7 and hike back.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch east station stops at Sycamore station.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri 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), Variable
Distance: 6-7 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creak, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack under beautiful shed ,

Even it is considered Urban walk, it is urban hike as we have some up and down hills and tree roots, please bring your hiking poles, water and snacks,

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

Car Hike: Toronto Section E2E (3 of 4 )

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Walking Fern ST (38.8k marker, Edition 31) on 10th Line

Hike Leader(s): David Rowney 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), Variable
Distance: 12.2 k

Description

This is a summer-time End-to-End hike to complete the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail in 4 hikes.  Join for as many hikes as desired.

This third hike will take us from Sixth Line, north of Limehouse to the entrance of the Walking Fern ST (on the 10th Line).  The  terrain will vary, there will be some hilly sections and sections with uneven, rocky terrain, making footing tricky to navigate.

July weather can be hot, muggy and buggy! So, dress for the weather, keeping in mind that insects, including ticks, will be out in full force.  Take appropriate precautions to avoid insect bites, including using repellant and clothing that covers the legs and arms.  Hiking shoes/boots are required and hiking poles are recommended.

Bring plenty of fluids, including electrolytes, and a snack/lunch.

As this is a group hike, please consider your fitness level before registering.  We will be walking at a pace of 3km – 4km per hour and everyone is expected to keep up with the person in front of them for the duration of the hike.

Plan to arrive at the meeting place by 9:15 a.m. as we will start the car shuffle to the hike starting point at 9:30 a.m. sharp.  Further details will be provided to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike.

School Bus Hike: Northern Rouge National Urban Park - Central Trail (Markham)

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 17:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items
Unionville GO Station Pick-up ($0.01)

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

Northern Rouge National Urban Park

Hike Leader(s): Celia Ho, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9.1 or 13.7 km

Description

We will explore the northern section of the Rouge National Urban Park, in the section of the park in Markham, starting at the Black Walnut Day Use Area.  We will explore the Central Trail.

The meeting point will be the York Mills Bus Pickup location. There is an additional pickup location at Unionville GO Station – select that option when registering if you would like to be picked up there.

The meeting time is 8:30 AM at the York Mills pickup location and 8:45 AM at the Unionville GO Station pickup location.

This will be a relatively easy and leisurely hike. The terrain is relatively flat.  The surface condition consists of compacted granular trails. The pace will be a moderate pace of 3-4 km/hr.

Depending on time and weather conditions we will cover 9.1 km (drop-out point) or 13.7 km.

After the hike there will be a stop at the Sunflower Fields of Markham. You need to bring $7 cash for the ticket and the hike leaders will purchase the tickets for the group at the gate.  This is a discounted price.

The trip ends with a refreshment stop at Historic Main Street Unionville.

Car Hike: East Point Park Bird Sanctuary, Scarborough, ON

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): East Point Park Bird Sanctuary, Scarborough, Ontario, free parking lot

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 14-15 km

Description

We will hike along lake Ontario  to Scarborough Bluffs.

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

For the day of hike  phone number 289 588 6482