Toronto Hike Schedule

Urban Walk: Sherwood Park/Sunnybrook Park

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

NE Corner Yonge & Lawrence (by subway exit)

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales 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): 12 KM

Description

Join us for a hike through scenic ravines from Yonge & Lawrence to Sunnybrook & Serena Gundy parks to end at Laird Station of TTC Line 5

Icers (ice cleats) will be mandatory.

Toronto Winter Blues - Hike 6

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside Parking on Tenth Line

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: 12 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, the final one of the series, will explore the Terra Cotta Side Trail as part of a loop around the Terra Cotta Conservation area.

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 403

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: Iroquoia Winter E2E 1/6

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Twiss rd at #8. N 43.429065,W 79.927324

maps # 10, 11 km 96.8

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

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders), Variable
Distance (km): 23.5+

Description

First hike of 6 to complete the Iroquoia section for the winter badge. Please register to each day hike separately. We will car shuttle to Hilton Falls and walk back. About 0.5 km extra). Hilton Falls is a paid parking. If anyone has a parking pass please let me know. Everyone is expected to share in the paring cost. Hike is about 23.5 kms, + a walk to Hilton Falls from the 401 bridge. Bring icers, snowshoes and 2litres of water. Date may change due to extreme winter conditions.

all hikers are expected to participate in the car shuttles.