Hike Schedule

8:30 Merritt Trail Series #1

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Merritt Island Parking lot and carpool to Smoking Buddha Restaurant, 265 King St., Port Colborne

Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15 km

Description

Hike all 3 hikes to receive the Merritt Trail Badge.  Plan to arrive at meeting location 15 minutes early to coordinate car-pooling.  Bring water and a snack.  Dress for the weather.  Hike is mostly on paved roads and paths.

car Hike: Seaton Trail Pickering

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Free parking lot at 1 Mutual Street Pickering,

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri 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), Variable
Distance: 14-17 km

Description

We will hike along the Seaton trail and enjoy the lovely scenery of forest and river all at the same time.

Dufferin Delights - Boyne Valley to Mono Centre

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre, 200 m south of Mono Centre (County Road 8).

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
Distance: 17.6 kms

Description

Join us on the third of our three hikes to explore the Dufferin Section.  We journey from the Boyne Valley, past Murphy’s Pinnacle and into Mono Cliff Provincial Park for a lesson on glaciers.  Please dress for the weather – that may include snow and ice.  Pack your icers, a snack, a lunch, a warm drink, some water and a smile.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles recommended.  Please bring a change of footwear and a garbage bag for the shuttle.  Please be prepared to drive other hikers too for the shuttle.  Please arrive at 9:00 am to be ready to shuttle at 9:15.

Fossil Glen

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Trailhead at corner of East Linton Sideroad W. and Sarawak/Keppel Townline (accessed from Grey County Rd 1). Park on north and west side of the bend.

Hike Leader(s): Carol Graham-Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 2.3 km

Description

Loop hike featuring fossils, crevices, and a historic homestead. The group may choose to lengthen the hike to include the southern extension of the main trail including the pond. Poles recommended and ice grips for your boots if there are icy conditions.

Urban Walk; Victoria Park subway station to Sunnybrook Park

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

Start at Victoria Park subway station ticket collector. Several dropouts along the way. Final destination is Sunnybrook Health Centre on Bayview Ave

Hike Leader(s): Ray Berzins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 8.5 km

Description

From Victoria Park subway we shall walk northeast along the Taylor Creek to the Don River, follow the West Don River to Sunnybrook Park. At Sunnybrook Health Centre on Bayview Ave is TTC #11 bus that connects with Davisville subway station and TTC #124  bus that connects with Lawrence subway.

We shall have a picnic halfway so bring a sandwich and a thermos.

Check your email at 8AM on day of hike to verify hike status.

Youth Hiking Program - Discovery Hike - Cottonwood Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Family Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Roadside parking on the east side of 11 Line, approximately 3 km north of Highway 26, at the entrance to the Cottonwood Side Trail, Map 30, Edition 31

Carpooling may be available upon request.

Hike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 2.1km

Description

This hike will be a discovery hike along the Cottonwood Loop – we’ll take our time, and see what we can find. This trail is a stand-alone trail, separate from the rest of the Bruce Trail. We’ll hike through forests, past a particularly large cottonwood tree, and to a lookout along a ridge. This property is the original location of the Rows homestead – their farmhouse can be seen at Moreston Village at Grey Roots.

The Cottonwood Loop counts towards the Junior Hiker badge and is also featured in Ron Savage’s new book, Exploring Sydenham. There will be sufficient time to find the related code en route.

As we’ll be taking our time, this hike is suitable for families, new hikers, and anyone wanting a more leisurely hike. We’ll likely take an hour or two, depending on the group – dress in layers, bring a snack, and wear good footwear. Given that December can be variable, an email re: trail conditions to expect will be sent out prior to our hike together.

If you are unable to register, please contact the hike leader via the link above.

Urban Walk: Toronto Island By Night

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street. Take any streetcar from Union Subway Station one stop to Ferry Docks Station, cross Queen Quay at lights and walk south.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Felix Wan, Daniela Da Paz Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 9 km

Description

• Join us for a leisurely walk on The Toronto Islands from Ward Island to the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, returning via the paths and trails along the northern side with great views of the city at night. Route: https://onthegomap.com/s/rdt1vns0

Please bring a headlamp or flashlight. Icers are strongly recommended but keep an eye on the weather forecast. The lake side of the island is generally breezy so dress in layers. Bring a litre of water and possibly snacks.

After the walk we’ll head to a restaurant/pub near the ferry terminal for refreshments and fellowship.

We will take the Ward Island Ferry scheduled for 3:30 pm, please arrive at the Jack Layton Terminal by 3:15.

Fares: Adult Return, $9.11 ; Senior Return (65+), $5.86 ; Youth Return (under 19 with ID), $5.86 ; Junior Return (under 14), $4.29. You can purchase your ticket online at: https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp

Our aim will be to catch the 6:45 return ferry from Ward Island so we can be at the Fox on Bay Pub by about 7:15. Please email Tom at tjswales@gmail.com if you want to join us at the restaurant so we can provide them with an accurate count.

The Fox, 35 Bay. https://www.foxonbay.ca/