Toronto Hike Schedule

Limehouse Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Parking Lot

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: 15 km

Description

 

Starting at the Limehouse Parking Lot, the hike will follow the main trail, the Canada Goose Side Trail, the Ridge Side Trail and the Todd Bardes Meadowland Side Trail to form at 15 km loop.  The route will include some rough, rocky areas which can be tricky to navigate. Wear hiking boots and bring poles to help navigate the terrain. There will be regular breaks, including a snack stop along the way.  Bring snacks and plenty of water.  While insects are not usually as active at the end of September, ticks will still be present so clothing covering the legs are arms is recommended as is insect repellent. Please arrive at 8:15 am as we will depart promptly at 8:30 am.

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: 7-8 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

Dufferin Hi-Land Club Stained Glass Badge in series of 6 hikes

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): First of this series will be starting at Lavender Cemetery parking area. Km 54.9 . 550m east of Lavender Hill Rd. Mulmur-Nottawasaga Town line. Parking on north side of the road.

Hike Leader(s): Lynn McFerran 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: 8-11km each hike

Description

The fall is a lovely time to hike this section. The trees will be turning colour and there will be fungi and mushrooms along the trail. The plan is to get this series of hikes completed before the snow flies. There will be 6 hikes all on consecutive Tuesdays starting September 30 , through October, finishing November 4th. All hikes are less than 10km.
This is a slow to moderate paced hike series. There is some challenging terrain and road work too. The hikes with be completed north to south where best suited for the hikers. There will be a car shuffle each week.
The location of the meeting place for the first hike is listed here. The following hike meeting points will be emailed to all registered hikers.
Please come prepared for any kind of weather. Bring water lunch and snacks.

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: 7-8 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

Coach Trip: Fall Colours in Owen Sound

Trip Information
Departure Time: 07:30
Return to City Time: 19:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Trip Activities
Moderate hike ($0.01)
Fast hike ($0.01)

Optional Items
Pick up at HWY 400 & Major Mac ($0.01)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Inglis Falls Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Felix Wan, Robin Crombie, Roland Mark Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky
Distance: Moderate group: about 12 km, Fast group: about 15 km

Description

Join us for a fantastic fall hike on the Bruce Trail in the Owen Sound area. We will split into two groups; the moderate group will hike about 12 km (3 km/hr pace) , fast group will hike around 15 km (4 km/hr pace).  Long time TBTC member and now Owen Sound resident Melanie Bissett will join us. Immerse yourself in Ontario’s fall colours, discover amazing geological formations, and enjoy views of beautiful Inglis Falls, the Sydenham River, and possibly Jones Falls.  We will also pass lookouts overlooking Owen Sound and Georgian Bay. Both routes will include some hilly and challenging sections with rocks, roots and crevices underfoot. Refreshment stop in Owen Sound after the hike.

Departure 1: 7:30 AM, 10 York Mills Rd

Departure 2: 7:50 AM, GO bus stop at HWY 400 and Major Mackenzie Dr Park and Ride

If you would like to be picked up at HWY 400 and Major Mackenzie Dr, please select that option when you register. The bus will not stop there if no one requests that stop.

We plan to be back in Toronto between 7 and 8 PM.

Erindale park Mississauga

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): parking lot Erindale Park, Dundas Street West, Mississauga, ON

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)
Distance: 14-15 km

Description

We will hike Credit River North  and will see nice views of Credit River and possibly some salmons heading upstream

From parking lot we  hike north mostly along Credit River  and return to parking around 13 to 13.30

For the day of hike only my   phone number is 289 588 6482.

Introductory Hike - Evergreen Brickworks

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

Meet the hike leaders in Tiffany Commons in front of the watershed wall at the Evergreen Brickworks (across from the cafe). To reach the Evergreen Brickworks you may take the free shuttle from outside Broadview Subway Station (departs every 30 minutes from 7:45 am until 9:45 (driver takes scheduled break at 10:15) or TTC Route #28 Bayview South from Davisville Subway Station (every 30 minutes)

Hike Leader(s): Danny Pivnick, Ray Berzins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 6 km

Description

The public is invited to join us for a short introductory hike from the Evergreen Brickworks as part of our Bruce Trail Day activities. The club will have a booth staffed with volunteers providing information about the Bruce Trail and the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. On Sunday there will be a Hiking 101 Workshop (see the seperate entry on the hike schedule). Our hike will proceed from the Evergreen Brickworks southbound into the ravine trails and northwards past Milkman’s  Lane into Park Drive Reservation. We will continue to Mount Pleasant Road  and return to the Evergreen Brickworks with the option to turn back earlier at the Glen Road Bridge. This will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the fall colours, the Evergreen farmers market, and learn about the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s year round hiking program and conservation work. Preregistration on the hike schedule is not required – just arrive 15 minutes prior to the hike to sign up with the hike leaders.