Toronto Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Blue Mountains E2E #2/4

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

Meet up location. Parking area off 15/16 Sideroad accessible only from Con 10 South. GPS N44.342784, W80.210628

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky
Distance (km): 15.5km

Description

Day 2/4 of BMBTC E2E. Hikers must complete the entire Blue Mountain section to earn and receive their badge upon completion. Missed segment/s must be made up prior to the completion of the last segment to receive your badge. Hikers who are completing their missed section of BMBTC are welcome to join. This segment will pass thru Devil’s Glen Provincial Park. Expect some challenging rolling hills, rocks and underfoot trail but you’ll be rewarded with stunning beauty of the surrounding  landscape.  We’ll be on a moderate to brisk pace. Day hike essentials to bring; lunch/snacks, sufficient liquid hydration of your choice, sun screen, bug spray, head covering for sun protection and dress appropriately for the forecasted weather. As we are in the middle of spring season some section could be muddy/slippery therefore, hiking poles, waterproof hiking shoe and gaiter are strongly recommended. Fifteen minutes early arrival is expected and please make sure your car ready for shuttling. We’ll shuttle to parking area on the North side of County Rd 91, 850 meters west of Concession 10. GPS N44.388871, W80.236727

Cost of badge is Ten dollars for BTC members and Fifteen dollars for non members.

Sydenham E2E, hike 7 of 7.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Blue Water Park, Wiarton, coordinates N 44.742514,W 81.135140

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): 23.25 km

Description

Badge day, treats or ice cream day.  Another E2E will be done! Be there 15 minutes early, bring 2litres of water and food. If you need to get in touch with me use the “Contact Hike Leader” Dialogue box to send a message. We will be shuttling to km 148.5 and walking back. 😊

GO Train Hike: Lilacs At Royal Botantical Gardens Aboretum

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: GO Train Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet in the Great Hall of Union Station by the information desk with the clock with by 8:45 AM to take the Lakeshore West Express train towards Aldershot departing at 9:04 AM

. You may alternatively board the train departing Mimico GO Station at 9:03 AM that arrives 6 minutes before the 9:04 AM train from Union.

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): 10 km

Description

On this trip we will visit the Katie Osborne Lilac collection, one of the world’s largest and diverse collections. Located primarily in the aboretum, peak blossom typically occurs in mid-to-late May, featuring hundreds of cultivars, including fragrant french hybrids. After the lilacs we will hike the trails of the north shore of Cootes Paradise (hilly).

Please note the following before registering:

(1) You will need to book a shuttle bus ticket from the RBG Centre to the Aboretum for the 10:30 – 11:00 window (non-refundable) at https://secure.rbg.ca/overview/10577 ($10.00 + $3.30 booking fee and HST). This fare applies to adults and seniors.  There is no extra charge to visit the lilacs and trails at the aboretum but it does not include exhibits in the RBG Centre or other gardens.

(2) We will disembark the GO Train at Burlington Station and take Hamilton Street Railroad Route #1 for 14 minutes to the RBG Centre. There is no extra cost for those using a Presto Card for the GO Train trip. The full fare return GO fare with Presto from Union Station is $20.70 (Seniors are half price). Using a Presto Card may be less than the GO $10 Day Pass as under the One Fare program your TTC and HSR fares are included.

Registration will be limited due to the connecting transit bus and shuttle to the Aboretum.

Fitness hike in the Pretty River Valley Provincial Park (spring flowers and gorgeous lookouts long hike)

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

Pretty River Valley Provincial Park and Petun Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Natalia Svechnikova Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders)
Distance (km): about 17 km

Description

Please join me for an enjoyable spring flowers hike on the Bruce Trail (main and side trails) in the Pretty River River Provincial Park and the Petun Conservation Area. We will be following a relatevily challenging loop of ca 17 km from the south of the park (the Pretty River Road) moving up north to the north-west following the Bruce Trail main and side trails into the Petun Conservation area and down south passing many gorgeaus lookouts.

Please note that this is a long hike and a relatively long day trip if you are coming from the GTA.

We will try to keep a moderate pace of about 3 km/h while slowing down uphill. The trail is challenging with a few uphill sections after which we will stop for short water breaks. There will be a lunch break for about 20 min. We should be back to the parking lot around 4:30 pm.

Please be dressed for the weather, wear hiking shoes/boots, bring extra layers and pack your rain gear (just in case), at least 2 L of water, light lunch and snacks, your sunglasses and/or hut.

We will meet on the dedicated Pretty River PP parking lot on the Pretty River Road (exact map location 44.43147754685496, -80.27512513140113) around 10:30 am and start hiking at 10:40 am.

Please note that this hike is not suitable for a rainy/stormy day and will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.