Toronto Hike Schedule

School Bus Hike: Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival Hike

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items
Entry To Sugar Bush ($5.00)
Visit Town Of Warkworth Only ($.01)

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

Hike Leader(s): Lisa Ruth Lifshitz, Nijole Mockevicius Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance (km): 8 km

Description

Please join us on Sunday, March 15th for our Maple Syrup Hike!  We will begin by travelling to the village of Warkworth to attend the 38th Annual Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival.  At Warkworth we will board a free shuttle bus to Sandy Flat Sugar Bush about 5 km away, where you can enjoy a pancake breakfast, horse and wagon rides, maple taffy in the snow, and take in live musical entertainment.  We will then head back downtown and allow some time to visit shops, boutiques and cafés, all bursting with maple themed items. Early in the afternoon we will start hiking along the beautiful Millenium Trail and will likely continue along the Oak Ridges trail (final hiking route to be determined) for a fun relaxing hike.  Return back to the City around 6.30 pm.  Please note that you must bring cash to attend the Festival and participate in Festival Events.  Entry to the Sugar Bush is $5 per person, the pancake breakfast is $15 (children 12 years and under $10), and sleigh rides are $3 per person.  See https://warkworthmaplesyrupfestival.ca/ for more details about the Festival.

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: Flat, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance (km): 10-11 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).

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: Lumiere: The Art Of Light At Trillium Park

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

Meet by the gates at the south end of Trinity Bellwoods Park on Queen Street, north of end of Strachan Avenue, about 8 blocks west of Bathurst Street.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales 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 (km): 4 km

Description

Join me for leisurely evening walk south to Fort York and Trillium Park (east end of former Ontario Place site) to experience the enchantment of Lumière: The Art of Light, a free outdoor light exhibition that will transform Trillium Park  into a mesmerizing display of light-based art with 14 unique installations. Cozy up at the Trillium Park fire pit which will be open nightly during March Break (weather permitting) Admission is free. Dress warmly according to the weather. After the art exhibiton we will take the 511 Streetcar to Bathurst Station.

Valley View Park Thornhill 410

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 4/4

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at

Mono Community Center gravel parking lot. GPS N44.026195, W80.071516. west of Km 72.2, Map 19, BTC Map Edition 31

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): 9

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 your badge. We’ll be on a moderate pace to enjoy, feel and see the stunning landscape and acquaint ourselves with other souls on 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 to be carry 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-members. 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 this GPS Coordinates specified in the meet-up location.

School Bus Hike: Caledon Trailway, "Pizza Hike"

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

Optional Items
I want pizza! ($.01)
I prefer vegeterian pizza ($.01)

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

Caledon, Caledon Trailway

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Michael Humpage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance (km): 12 km

Description

Celebrate the beginning of the spring hiking season with our annual “pizza hike”, a tradition established 24 years ago by Larry Haigh assisted by Ruth Dorey. The hike will be for a distance of 12 km at a moderate pace on mostly flat terrain, with a dropout at 8 km. If the bus is full then free hot pizza will be delivered to us on the trail.If the bus is NOT full then $5.00 will be collected on the bus. If you want to participate in the pizza party please select the option when registering so we know how many pizzas to order. There will be a 30 minute refreshment stop in Caledon East at the Four Corners Bakery. Register early and bring your friends and family along to fill the bus. We should be back at York Mills around 5:00 PM (depending on the Hwy 401 traffic)

Car Hike: Happy Valley King City

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Happy Valley, Oak Ridges Trail 16th Sideroad & Weston Road

Please park along 16th Side road

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 (km): 12-14 km

Description

Come and join us to view nice scenery and look out of  Happy valley