Hike Schedule

Nature Walk - Spring Flowers at Splitrock Narrows

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bruce Trail parking, 2nd Line EHS at the beginning of the Splitrock Side Trail. Map 19. 755437 2nd Line EHS, Shelburne, ON L0N 1S8.

Directions: Located east of Hwy 10, south of Hwy 89 and about 1.3 kms north of 25 Sideroad.

Hike Leader(s): Richard Smythe Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: About 3 kms

Description

This is a loop walk, guided by Hamish Duthie and Lynn Allen, following the Splitrock Side Trail and the Ralph Tremills Side Trail. It will be slow at times with numerous stops to observe the spring ephemerals, listen to bird songs, and take photos – so bring your binoculars, camera, and cellphone.

Bring water and snacks. Good hiking shoes or boots, gaiters and poles are recommended.

Car Hike: Nature Appreciation - Spring Wildflowers

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at the roadside parking southeast of km 44.5 where the Rockside Side Trail meets Heritage Road. Please do not block access to the gate. Map 14

Hike Leader(s): Janet Patterson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: approx 3 km

Description

Join us for a walk in the woods as we marvel at the abundance of spring wildflowers that border the trail. Angelika, our guide, will share her knowledge of the native plants we find, many of which are considered “ephemerals”, since they will bloom for such a brief period in late April and May. If you are not familiar with the iNaturalist app, or if you’re new to it, you’ll get some tips from Janet (please download it at home). Bring plenty of water, snacks/lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent. Optional: camera, binoculars. There will be some uneven ground, so hiking shoes are strongly recommended.

This hike is brought to you by the TBTC’s Biodiversity Team. We endeavour to promote the critical role we can all play in protecting and conserving the Niagara Escarpment.

Maximum of 10 participants.

Toronto, Toronto Islands

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Meet inside the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street, beyond the cashiers selling the ferry tickets, in the open area with the benches and Muskoka chairs. From Union Station take the LRT one stop to “Ferry Docks” or take bus number #19 or #72 on Bay Street southbound to the Queens Quay. Walk across Queen Quay south through the park to the ferry terminal.

Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8-12 km

Description

After a day’s work, come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic to enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s own beautiful island parkland oasis away from the city. Pack a dinner for a sit-down picnic. Note that food is not available for purchase on the islands early in the season. Bring a warm jacket and flashlight. Return ticket for the ferry is approximately $8.70, $5.60 for seniors. The hike will take place rain or shine. Toronto Island Evening Hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June, same time and meeting place. The route and time we return to the city may vary depending if the ferries are running on the Spring or Summer (starts in May) schedule.  Contact Hike Leaders via the Contact form for further information or to confirm the current ferry schedule that will be in place the week of the hike. Registration is not required for this hike – just meet the Hike Leader at the above location.