- HikeType Urban Walk
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_urban-walks.png
- PaceTypes Moderate
- TerrainTypes ,Flat,Other (Refer to Description)
- PaidOuting No
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet Whitby GO Station North Exit by Bus Platform #7 (DRT Route #917). GO Train from Toronto Departs Danforth Station 8:16 AM arriving at 8:58 AM. We will take bus #917 for seven minutes to a stop near the conservation area - $0.80 if you show your GO Ticket/Pass. Drivers may take the bus & pay full fare ($3.25 Presto/$4.00 Cash, Seniors 2.15/$2.75) or meet at the Conservation Area (Parking $6.00 Flat Rate) - note the lot does get busy. GO Transit $10 Day Pass is available on smart phones only. Hikers without smart phone may meet at Main Street Subway Station and purchase through Hike Leader.
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Other (Refer to Description)
Distance: 11-12
Description
A short 7 minute bus ride from the Whitby GO Station we will explore the trails of beautiful Lynde Shores Conservation Area where birds and wildlife are regularly spotted. We pass through the bird feeder trail, two marshes and the Lake Ontario Shoreline. Option to visit the tap room of Town Brewery craft brewery before returning to the GO Station.
Surfaces include pavement, rocks, some sand and gravel/dirt trails. One small step down to the beach. Hiking Boots and long (or zip-off) pants recommended.
On The Go Maps Route Map:
https://onthegomap.com/s/ho466tn0
Preregistration begins July 31st 2021
Limited to Maximum 12 Hikers