- HikeType Bus Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_bus-hikes-2.png
- PaceTypes Moderate
- TerrainTypes Variable
- PaidOuting Yes
Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 17:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup
Registration Required:
Registration Costs
Members - $25.00
Child Members - $10.00
Non-Members - $32.00
Child Non-Members - $14.00
Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area
Hike Leader(s): Lisa R. Lifshitz, Nijole Mockevicius Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 13k
Description
Join us for a relaxed and scenic hike at Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area, a 306 hectare greenspace located in Peel Region. Palgrave is a small gem - it has a pond, meadows, enough changes of terrain to keep it interesting, pretty flowers and lots of tree cover. We will hike all of the key trails in the park, including some Oak Ridges Moraine Trail, starting from Duffy's lane. The pace will be steady but not fast- around 3.5 km/hour given the temperature. We will stop for lunch. The plan will be to finish by 2.00 pm- 2.30 pm so that we have time to go into Bolton for a pub/refreshment stop before heading back to Toronto by 5.30 pm. While parts of the trail are flat and broad, there are some hills, narrow/winding trails and 1 steep ascent and descent. Be aware that we may run into bikers. Hiking boots are essential. Please bring at least 2 litres of water, your lunch, a hat, sunscreen and mosquito repellant.