Toronto Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Jefferson Forest (Richmond Hill)

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: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance (km): 10-12 km

Description

Let’s roll the hills of the Jefferson Forest this winter! Every weekend, we’ll explore the winter wonderland at this beautiful park. Located in the heart of Richmond Hill, it boasts numerous hiking trails. This 3-hour hike can range from 10 to 12 kilometres, depending on the weather conditions. Remember to bring water, snacks, hiking boots, icers, poles, and your camera. Not recommended for beginners. Park in the free Bethesda parking lot and avoid parking along the road. Dress appropriately for the weather. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate).

Please arrive @8:45AM for start of 9:00AM.

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

Crothers Woods - Introductory/New Members Hike

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

Meet at Todmorden Mills Historical Site in front of the gallery building. Take bus #100, #25, #87, #62, or #8 from Broadview Station to Pottery Road and walk down the hill. Note that it is a fairly steep hill and can pose varying levels of difficulty for individuals. Free public parking is available.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Janet McColeman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface), Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance (km): 6-7 km

Description

New Members/Introductory Hike:

Anyone is welcome to join this hike but we are especially inviting our new members (and prospective members) to learn about our hiking program and how our guided hikes are classified and described in the hike schedule and what you should bring with you on hike. We will explore Crothers Woods in the Don Valley, nature in the heart of the city, which will present some moderate challanges with it’s ups and downs giving it’s Level 2 classification.  The actual route will depend on conditions of the day to keep it a moderate level hike. Please bring ice traction cleats (mandatory) for a safe hike. We’ll have a brief outdoor snack/lunch stop along the route. We will return to Todmorden Mills at the end of the hike.  Note transit users will need to ascend the fairly steep hill on Pottery Road at the conclusion of the hike. Washrooms are available at the Todmorden Mills Site.

On this introductory hike we will:

• Discuss how a hike is classified (Level 1,2,3, Moderate/Fast, etc)
• Discuss the variables that affect the difficulty any particular hike
• Discuss why different people have different perspectives on the difficulty level of the same hike
• Demonstrate some terrain that would raise the difficulty level of hike hiking
• Help you know you have the information required to choose the hikes right for you

Toronto Winter Blues - Hike 5

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

This is a series of 6 hikes to explore various side trails in the Toronto Section of the Bruce Trail.  Hikers completing all six hikes will be eligible to obtain the Toronto Side Trail Badge.  Each hike requires a separate registration.  The hikes in this series will take place on January 12, 26, February 2, 9, 23, and March 2.  Hikes will be dependent on weather / travel conditions.  All hikes will be undertaken at a medium pace.

This hike will explore additional side trails in the Scotsdale Farm area including the north Bennett Heritage Side Trail and the Roberts Side Trail

Dress in layers for the weather, wear appropriate hiking footwear, bring icers and hiking poles.  Bring plenty of water or other hydration and a snack.

Please arrive at the meeting place  by 8:15 am.  We will depart promptly at 8:30 am.

If your plans change and you are unable to join the hike, please cancel your reservation in the My Hikes Section of the BTC website.

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 (km): 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.

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring hiking poles, Ice cleats  water and snacks.

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

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 (km): 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.

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring hiking poles, Ice cleats  water and snacks.

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

Car Hike: Dufferin Hi-Land End2End 1/4

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside Parking – on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline, 550 meters east of Lavender Hill Rd at the cemetery. (Don’t block the cemetery gate). Km 54.9 Map 21, Edition 31. GPS N44.268777, W80.156810

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella 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 (km): 14

Description

This is DHBTC E2E in 4. E2E hikers are rewarded the club coveted E2E badge upon completion. However, joiners must complete the four series hikes to earn their badge. Missed segment/s must be made up prior to the completion of the last leg to receive their badge. Hiking is not just being the fastest or finishing first, more stories are created along the journey on seeing and feeling the landscape and making friends with other member of the group. Day hikes essentials to bring, lunch/snacks, sufficient preferred liquid hydration, sun screen, bug spray, head covering for sun protection, appropriate clothing for the weather, personal medication/s (if any), health card, happy face and your enthusiasm. Hiking shoes and poles are highly recommended. Please note that “Icers” are now mandatory to carry on all hikes from the on set of Winter to mid-April. Showing up at meet up location for non-compliance will result to be refuse joining the group. Make sure you and your car are shuttle ready as everybody are expected to participate. Cost of badge is 10 dollars for BTC member and 15 dollars for non-member. Please arrive fifteen minutes early for car shuttling.

This is a H4H-H4F !!!.hike. If this schedule suits you, you’re welcome to join.

Note: to reach the specific parking lot location, use GPS Coordinates specified at the meet-up location above.

Hike of 2 lakes King city

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Park along Fairfield Dr. or Dufferin Street, Gathering at trail head in Dufferin Street.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri 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 (km): 14-15 km

Description

Some safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

Please bring lots of water and snacks ,Ice cleats and hiking poles are recommended

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

School Bus Hike Toronto Section Winter Badge End to End #4 of 6

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Duff Pit Side Trail – Eigth Line Side Trail

Hike Leader(s): George Lennon, Janet Patterson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 8.2 km

Description

We will be hiking in winter conditions of ice and snow so these will be slower and shorter hikes than in other seasons. Icers or snowshoes are mandatory, and gaiters and poles recommended. The terrain is not too hilly, but the footing is treacherous in winter with many uneven, rocky sections to navigate. The leaders will let registrants know in advance if snowshoes are feasible for the day.  Please bring at least 2L of water, snacks, and your lunch. Any hikers are welcome to join the hikes regardless of whether a person is working towards a badge. Those who complete all 6 hikes will qualify for the Toronto club’s Winter E2E badge. The fee is $10 per badge ($15 for non-members) and will be collected by the hike leader on this trip, #4.  Or you may choose to purchase the special stained glass Fundraising End to End badge for $30.

This hike will take us from the Duff Pit Side Trail to the Eighth Line Side Trail Parking Lot.  There will be a refreshment/social stop in Georgetown after the hike before returning to the York Mills Station departure point by 6:00 PM.