- HikeType Urban Walk
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_urban-walks.png
- PaceTypes Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes ,Hilly,Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot),Variable
- PaidOuting No
Registration Required:
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet outside the Tim Horton's Coffee Shop at 150 Wynford Drive. It is a about an 11 minute walk north from Wynford Station on Line 5 or take Bus #100 from Don Valley Station to 123 Wynford Drive (3rd stop) and walk east to the Plaza at Wynford Heights Drive
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales 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 km
Description
We will hike the section of the East Don Trail from Bermondsey Road to the Forks Of The Don newly opened this past July. We'll start by descending into the valley and then ascending the valley to Wigmore Park. After a stretch on residential streets we will descend to the new East Don Trail from Bermondsey Road past the Victoria Village Arena. The trail will take us to the Forks Of The Don where we will head north through ET Seton Park. Finally we ascend to Wicksteed Avenue in Leaside from the West Branch of the Don River. Be prepared for three uphill climbs. Optional apres hike refreshment stop after the hike in Leaside.