- HikeType Urban Walk
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_urban-walks.png
- PaceTypes Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes ,Level 1 (Easy - mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface),Variable
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Rowntree Mills Station on Finch West LRT Line (at Islington Avenue and Finch). This is opening weekend so crowds are likely. You can also take the Islington Bus from Islington Station.
Allow extra time at Finch West Station if you plan to take the LRT.
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 1 (Easy - mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface), Variable
Distance: 10 km
Description
Join us for a ride on the newly opened Finch West LRT to Rowntree Mills Station (Islington Avenue) from where we will hike south on the Humber River to Lawrence Avenue and Weston Road. From there you can walk to the Weston GO Station which will now have 30 minute service to Bloor Station and Union Station to connect with the TTC so you will have a complete transit experience - ride to Bloor to connect with TTC's Line 2 Subway for just $0.30 more with a Presto Card. Our hike will take us on scenic parts of the Humber River Recreational Trai,l with a break for a short stretch on Weston Road, on mostly flat and paved surfaces.