- HikeType GO Train Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/IMG_7613.jpeg
- PaceTypes Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes ,Flat,Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: GO Train Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Markham Pan Am Centre, Kennedy Rd & YMCA Blvd. Meet inside main lobby by the coffee shop for 10:00 departure after those who travelled by GO Transit arrive.
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 13 km
Description
The villages of Unionville & Markham are connected by the Rouge Valley Trail System following the Rouge River and running behind the historic buildings on Main Street Unionville, by Walden Pond in Austin Drive Park, through Milne Dam Conservation Area, and ending with a 143 metre long suspension bridge over the dam. We will walk into the village of Markham and finish with a short boardwalk trail through Tannery Pond which is close to the Markham GO Station. We begin the hike at Unionville GO Station hiking north to the historic Main Street and picking up the Rouge Valley Trail at Carlton Road. Return to Toronto or the starting point by GO Train or York Region Transit bus. Optional stop at the Rouge River Craft Brewery after the hike.
Terrain is easy, mostly paved path/boardwalk with some dirt trails.
On The Go Maps Link:
https://onthegomap.com/s/g5rhpj1s
Those wishing to arrive by GO Train may choose to meet us in the Great Hall of Union Station by the information desk (with the clock over it) to depart from the meeting point at 8:45 AM to take the Stouffville Line train departing at 9:00 AM
If traveling from the north end of Toronto by public transit contact hike leader for directions from Finch Subway Station.
Bring lunch, water, snacks, hat.