Toronto Hike Schedule

Car Hike: #1/7 Iroquoia Bruce Trail End-to-End - 19 KM

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Kimerly Dr.

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Flat, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 19 km

Description

It’s time for the fall colors—and no autumn feels complete without a hike on the Bruce Trail.

This is the first hike of a End-to-End series covering the entire Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail. The full section stretches over 120 kilometers from Grimsby to Milton. I am using Map Edition 29 to plan the hikes, and so please note that kilometer markings may not be fully up to date, and actual hiking distances may vary slightly.

Meeting Point:
KM29.5. Roadside parking on Kimerly Dr. Hamilton. GPS: 43.227607, -79.813513. Please arrive before 8:45am to allow time for car shuttle coordination.

We will car shuttle to KM46.7, the starting point of the hike at Dundas Valley Conservation Parking lot(paid parking lot) on Artaban Rd, 180 m north of Lion’s Club Rd.  GPS: N 43.240974, W 79.975582.

The group will then hike from KM46.7 back to KM29.5. We will add a bit fun by climbing up and down the Wentworth Steps Side Trail, a set of 498 steel steps.

All drivers are expected to participate in the car shuttle, either before or after the hike. All hikers are expected to chip in for the parking fees.

Important Notes:

• Wear sturdy hiking footwear and dress appropriately for the weather
• Bring snacks, lunch, and at least 1.5L of water
• No dropouts available.
• No pets.

Urban Walk; Rouge Park

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Rouge National Urban Park, Scarborough

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Leila Damband Khameneh 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: 10-11 km

Description

Please join us for a September hike in Rouge National Urban Park, a unique asset right within Toronto’s boundaries. Enjoy scenic views, hopefully cooler temperatures, the large wetland area, and the trail through the Cedar Forest. Expect some “healthy” hills.

The hike will start at the Toronto Zoo entrance. To get there you may meet Tom at Union Station at 9:00 am in the Great Hall by the Travaler’s Aid information desk with the clock over it. We will take the 9:21 AM Lakeshore East GO Train to Rouge Hill station and transfer to TTC Route 200 seasonal service to the Toronto Zoo (free transfer if you have a Presto Card). You may also board at any Lakeshore East/West GO station or take TTC Route #86 from Kennedy Station (approximately 42 minutes) or Route #85 from Don Mills Sation (approximately 50 minutes). Note that the Zoo Road Day area is closed for construction of a new visitor centre. The adjacent parking is lot is also closed. We will finish at the campground on Kingston Road to the south so taking public transit is recomended. Unlike most urban walks within the city limits there will be no dropout points.

Bring at least 2 liters of water, lunch, snacks, layers appropiate to the weather conditions, and rain gear (if applicable).

Note that the toilet facilities in the southern section of the park are limited to a couple “portable potties” on Park Road and the Twyn Rivers Day Use area until construction is completed.

Optional Apres-hike stop at The Black Dog Pub on Island Road.

Here is a map of the proposed route: https://onthegomap.com/s/p9ql44rs