Toronto Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Jefferson Forest/Bond Lake

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: Challenging, Flat, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 14-16Km

Description

Let’s roll the hills of the Jefferson Forest and around the Bond Lake. Every week we hike in Jefferson Forest, located in the heart of Richmond Hill, it boasts numerous hiking trails. This 4 hour hike can range from 14 to 16 kilometres, depending on the weather conditions. Remember to bring water, snacks, hiking boots (mandatory), 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 @7:45AM for start of 8:00AM.

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

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Car Hike: Silver Creek Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the trailhead and park our cars along the street, roadside parking along 13479 Fallbrook Trail (coordinates are 43.6921, -79.9668).

Hike Leader(s): Talise Liang & Monica Pasquali 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): 11

Description

Hi everyone! Hike with me at Silver Creek Conservation Area!

We will begin by hiking a loop that follows the Irwin Quarry Side Trail and the main Bruce Trail north, climbing the escarpment before descending south along Roberts Side Trail, where we will hopefully spot some wildlife around a small pond. This loop returns to our parked cars, allowing hikers who prefer a shorter hike to drop out here.

Those who would like a longer hike can continue south with me along the main Bruce Trail, crossing 27 Sideroad before connecting with the Maureen Smith Side Trail. From there, we will head north on the Bennett Heritage Side Trail, enjoying scenic escarpment terrain and several bridges along the way. After a short stretch of road walking along 27 Sideroad, we will return to our parked cars.

You should bring enough water and food for a 3-4 hour hike that is hiked at a moderate pace of about 4 km/h, comfortable hiking shoes, sun and bug protection, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Looking forward to seeing you then!

School Bus Hike: Sandbanks Provincial Park

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):

Sandbanks Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Celia Ho, Tom Swales 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), Variable
Distance (km): 10-11 km

Description

Join us on our a Friday bus hike to celebrate Healthy Parks Healthy People Day 2026 and explore Sandbanks Provincial Park in Picton, Prince Edward County, ON. We will be enjoying the world’s largest baymouth barrier dune formation, sandy beaches and breathtaking views along the edge of Lake Ontario.

There will be a refreshment stop in Main Street Wellington after the hike before returning to Toronto. The village of Wellington features the Wellington Heritage Museum, the Wellington beach with a beautiful boardwalk along the shore to a lighthouse, and local restaurants, cafes and breweries.

Note: No Fee will be charged for the Provincial Park entry since it is Healthy Parks Healthy People Day (free admission to Ontario provincial parks).

Winery Tasting & Tour Hike (Cancelled Due To Low Registration0

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Kipling Subway Departure Point

Hike Leader(s): Mr Ross 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): 8.5 km

Description

** Due to the fact that we have not been able to secure a sufficient number of registrations to cover enough of the cost of the bus charter, this bus hike has been cancelled **

Join us at a moderate pace hike at Short Hills Provincial Park tracing the Rim of Africa Bruce Trail Friendship Trail. Along the way we’ll see the beauty of Terrace Creek Falls and Swayze Falls and it’s surrounding landscape. The trail is ideal for a moderate cardio exercise for the wellness of our mind, body and spirit. Day hike essentials to bring; snack/lunch, hydration fuel, sunscreen, full brim hat for sun protection and insect repellent in the event our friendly mosquitoes welcome us. Hiking shoe and poles are highly recommended.  From the finish of our hike the bus will take us to Pillitteri Estate Winery (official wine supplier of Canada’s Olympic Team). We’ll experience and enjoy a private structured wine tasting (four wines selected by the host) and tour by one or more of their knowledgeable and friendly staff where we’ll learn the art of winemaking from the vineyard to the wine lounge. The cost per person of tasting and tour is $20.00 (tax & tip included) and must be paid at time of registration via Interac E-Transfer to ross.estrella@rogers.com. Registration starts June 19 and if the minimum required participants is not achieved by July 10th, this event will be cancelled and registered participant’s bus and tasting/tour fees will be refunded. Register early don’t missed out and delay.

Thank you and see you at the trail and winery lounge.

Please arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to the bus departure time. The bus will not wait for latecomers.

RAINBOW HIKE🌈: Hilly Hike in Caledon Hills

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the Hockley Road Parking Area (coordinates are 43.972857, -80.056330).

Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders)
Distance (km): 10 km

Description

This hike is part of our Rainbow Hike program🌈, which aims to foster connection, visibility, and community among 2SLGBTQIA+ hikers and allies.  We’ll be joined by Doug O’Neill, who leads Rainbow Hikes with the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, and Lana Hubbard, a transgender hike leader with the Caledon Bruce Trail Club.

After everyone checks in with me at the meeting location we’ll do a 10 km out-and-back hike of the main trail through beautiful Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve.  Our route will follow a very hilly part of the Bruce Trail, but don’t worry — we’ll summit the hills slowly and take lots of breaks along the way, so any fit Rainbow Hiker is welcome to join us.

Everyone who participates in this hike will receive a FREE Bruce Trail Pride Badge!

Please bring at least 2 litres of water, your lunch, and enough snacks for a 4-hour hike.   You should wear comfortable hiking shoes and socks, a hat, a breathable shirt, and lightweight long pants (to minimize the risk of a tick bite).  If rain is in the forecast then a rain jacket would also be a great idea.  Sunblock and bug repellent are also useful if it’s a sunny and buggy day.

After the hike, anyone who is interested in joining me for a refreshing mocktail at nearby Hockley Valley Resort (https://hockley.com/eat/) is more than welcome to do so.

Looking forward to hiking with you on July 18th!  And feel free to share this page/link with your 2SLGBTQIA+ friends and family.

For more information on Bruce Trail’s 2SLGBTQIA+ hikes, and to get information on upcoming Rainbow Hikes, please see the following webpage: https://brucetrail.org/pride-2026/