GO Train Hike: Lynde Shores C.A.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: GO Train Hike
Location (Google Maps): Lynde Shores Conservation Area - New Parking Lot on Halls Road
I will be taking the 9.02 GO Train from Danforth GO Station to Whitby GO Station. Upon arriving at Whitby we will take a short bus ride, and will be walking down Halls Rd. to the park's western entrance.
If you wish to board the train at a different station you may find us in the upper level of the accessibility coach. If you use the GO Transit $10 Day Pass you will need to pay $3.84 Adult / $2.53 Senior for the DRT Bus from Whitby GO Station.If you pay by Presto the ride is free under the One Fare Program. It may be less to use Presto for the combined trip with TTC to the GO Station in Toronto.
If you wish to drive you may meet the group at the parking lot or park at the GO Station and ride the bus with the group. Note we will finish by walking to the GO Station.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Janet McColeman 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), Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance (km): 12 km

Description

We will hike a couple of loops, including the Chickadee Bird Feeder Trail and the Lake Ontario Trail, around the lovely Lynde Shores Conservation Area, 1225 Victoria Street, Whitby. This is a great spot for birds and other wildlife. From the conservation area we will follow the Durham Waterfront Trail route back towards the GO Station. Optional refreshment stop after the hike.

Terrain and Speed – Flat, 3.5k, with stops for photos, viewing wildlife, or appreciating the beauty (approximately 4 hours).

Here is a map of the route:

https://onthegomap.com/s/b0kodkn2