- 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 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 10.17 km
Description
Please join me for a holiday hike in the Rouge National Urban Park, which has been voted by some members as my best and exhilarating one. On this hike, you can expect rolling hills, and stunning vistas, including the largest remaining wetland in the City of Toronto.
The hike starts at the Toronto Zoo entrance. To get there, you can meet me at Kennedy TTC station by 9:55 am for a 42-minute bus ride, or you can take the 85 Sheppard East bus route from Don Mills Station or Rouge Hill GO station. If driving, consider parking for free next to the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre (Pearse House), GPS (43.81780727235202, -79.17176449225887), where the hike ends, and walk over to the Toronto Zoo entrance. This walk is about 10 minutes.
Please bring at least 2 liters of water, a snack and dress for the cold. Hiking poles are recommended. Bring icers just in case.
Apres-hike at The Stone Cottage Pub, to share the holiday season with fellow hikers. Please wear Holiday colors and bring your appetite.
Here is an online map of our route (https://onthegomap.com/s/9mpj477d) Rouge Park Map