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: Flat, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance (km): 12-13Km

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 3.5 hour hike can range from 14 to 15 kilometres, depending on the weather conditions. Remember to bring water, snacks, hiking boots, 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: Beaver valley E2E #1/5

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

Meet at Kolapore parking, south of km 23.8 Grey Rd 2. Coordinates N 44.422919,W 80.405597 map 25

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

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders)
Distance (km): About 24kms. A little longer then the map shows because of a reroute.

Description

This is the first of 5 consecutive days to complete the Beaver Valley section. Beaver Valley is beautiful and challenging section. Please note that these hikes are long and are at the height of summer. Please assess your ability to keep up with the pace and distance of these hikes series before registering.
we will shuttle to km 0.0 and hike back. Bring at least 2 litres of water, snacks and lunch. Bug repellent and sun screen.

make sure to arrive at 8:15 for each hike so we can be in the cars and ready to go by 8:30. All participants need to drive car shuttles as many times as needed at the duration of these hikes. Please note that you need to register to each hike individually.

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Car Hike: Beaver Valley E2E #2/5

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

Same as day 1

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

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders)
Distance (km): 26kms and a bit of road walking on each end.

Description

Please see hike instructions on day 1.

we will shuttle to north of km 50.0 west side of Grey Rd 13 and walk back.

Urban Walk: ET Seton/Taylor Creek

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): ET Seton Park and Taylor Creek Park. Meet at Sunnybrook Park Station on Line 5 (Eglinton Crosstown) at the interection of Eglionton Avenue and Leslie Street

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales 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): 8 km

Description

Join us for a morning urban walk through ET Seton and Taylor Creek Parks.

Map of route:

https://onthegomap.com/s/bq3rdkfc

The hike will finish at Victoria Park Subway Station on Line 2.

There is no washrooms at Sunnybrook Park Station (the nearest facilities are at Eglinton Station on Line 1 and Line 5).  We will stop at facilities in the park at 1.6 km and 6.0 km.

Urban Walk: Valley View/Huntington Park

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)
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,   water and snacks.

Car Hike: Beaver Valley E2E 3/5

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

Graham Hill Rd 60 meters to the west of km 74.2. Coordinates N 44.333807,W 80.554916 map # 26.

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

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders)
Distance (km): 24 kms.

Description

Please see hike notes on hike #1. We will shuttle to km 50.0 and hike back.

Car Hike: Beaver Valley E2E 4/5

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

Same as day 3.

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

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders)
Distance (km): 21.5 kms

Description

Please look at hike 1 for the instructions. We will shuttle to km 95.7 and walk back.

Car Hike: Beaver Valley E2E 5/5

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

Km 117.3 grey Rd 12. Coordinates N 44.500537,W 80.632902 map 28. Please note that this parking is not marked on the map. It is marked on the Bruce Trail App.

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

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders)
Distance (km): 21.6

Description

Last day, badge day, treats day. We will shuttle to km 95.7 and hike back. See hike notes on day 1.

School Bus Hike: Lynn Valley Trail

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

Optional Items

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

Lynn Valley Trail

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales & Felix Wan 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

Join us for a scenic and easy paced walk, a regular summer favorite along the trails running through Norfolk County from downtown Simcoe ending at historic Port Dover. The route is primarily on rail trails so is ideal for those who favor a flatter and easier route in the summer heat. Dropout at 8km. We will stop at the Simcoe Recreation Centre before the hike to use the facilities. After the hike there will be the opportunity to indulge in the local perch fish and chips or hang out at the beach which together make Port Dover famous. Long Distance Bus Fare applies and there will be a late return (after 6:00 Pm).

Boyd Conservation park247

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Free Parking lot before entrance of park on Islington Ave.

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): 12-14 km

Description

Let’s hike Boyd conservation park trails through beautiful valleys.

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

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482