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May Hikes

  • Sat., May 3, 7:00 am, Early Bird Hike on the Al Shaw Side Trail, Uxbridge ORT (Map 5). 4.2 km, 1.5 hrs loop hike, moderate. Fast Eddie’s Diner for breakfast after the hike. No dogs please. Bring a flashlight. Meet at trail entrance on west side of 6th Con., 1.5 km south of Durham Rd 21. Harold 905-853-3518.

  • Sunday, May 4, 10:00 am. Happy Valley (Map 2). Here comes the sun, here comes the sun! A 5 km, 2 hour hike, slow to moderate. Varied terrain: farm field, deeply wooded forest, sometimes very hilly. Climbing to the crest of the moraine, highest point on the western moraine. Meet in parking lot at end of Concession 7, 1 km north of 16th Side road, approach from the south. (Best to drive on Concession 8 to 16th Side road, then go east to 7th Concession.) Shuttle to 8th Concession, hiking back to parking lot. Hiking boots recommended. Water, snacks, sunscreen, mosquito repel. Ken Kishibe: 647-866-7834

  • Mon, May 5, 9:30 a.m. York Region Forest - Bendor & Graves Tract, ORTA map 4 Loop hike - 2.5-3 hrs, slow to moderate. Well-mannered dogs are welcome. Shady forested trails. Meet in parking area at end of Kennedy Rd., 1km N of Davis drive. Bring water and snack. Join us for lunch in Newmarket. Wilma and Brian Millage 905.853.2407

  • Wed., May 7, 9:30 am. Oak Ridges Trail, Clarington West (Maps 7&8). Darlington Conc. 8 to Long Sault C.A. 13 km, 4 hrs, shuttle, moderate-fast with loop in east section of Long Sault CA. Meet at parking lot of Long Sault. Take Durham 57 11 km S of Blackstock or 17 km N of 401 at Bowmanville, to Durham 20. Then go 2.5 km E to Woodley Rd entrance. Harold Sellers cell 416-843-3518.

  • Fri., May 9, 9:30am, Kettle Lakes Nature Reserve. ORTA map 3. Mod fast, 10+km 2+ hrs. T+B. Meet at parking area on Old Colony Rd., 0.5km west of Bayview Ave., on the south side. Old Colony Rd. is 1km north of Stouffville Rd. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

  • Sat., May 10, 9:30 am. Whitchurch-Stouffville ORT (Map 4). 23 km, shuttle, generally level, but sandy terrain with some road walking, fast pace, 6 hrs., dropout at 12.5 km can be arranged (phone leader). We will shuttle to Vandorf Park and hike back via various York Regional Forest tracts and around Musselman Lake. Meet at the dead-end on Hillsdale Rd. From Hwy 404 (exit 41), drive 12.9 km east on Bloomington Rd (York Rd 40), and then drive 1.8 km north on York-Durham Line (York Rd 30) to Hillsdale Rd on your left. Joint listing with the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. Charlie Atkinson 905-642-2408 or CAhikes@sympatico.ca

  • Sat., May 10, 7:00 am, Early Bird Hike on the Al Shaw Side Trail, Uxbridge ORT (Map 5). 4.2 km, 1.5 hrs loop hike, moderate. Fast Eddie’s Diner for breakfast after the hike. No dogs please. Bring a flashlight. Meet at trail entrance on west side of 6th Con., 1.5 km south of Durham Rd 21. Harold 905-853-3518.

  • Sun., May 11, 2 p.m. Richmond Hill Trails: 5 km, 1.5 hr., moderate pace. Meet at parking lot SW corner of Mill St and Trench St. Ben Arasu 905 787 0457

  • Mon. May 12, 9:30 a.m. ORTA Town of Aurora Map. 6 km, slow pace, 2.5 hours. Tramp around Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area with opportunities to identify and photograph spring flowers and then follow a loop trail to beyond Vandorf Side Road, returning on the ORT. Well mannered dogs welcome, but should be on leash. Bring drinks and snacks. Meet in the Sheppard’s Bush C.A. parking lot at south end of Industry Street; take Mary St. off Industrial Parkway South or Wellington St. Lunch option after the hike. Stan Butcher 905-737-3966.

  • Tues., May 13, 7-9 pm. Wildflower Stroll at Porritt Tract (Map 4). Spring flower identification and lore. W side Kennedy Rd (York Rd 3), 300 m N of Aurora Rd (York Rd 15), follow unmarked driveway toward communication tower. Peter Attfield 905-773-3935.

  • Wed., May 14, Harold hikes the Iroquoia Bruce Trail part 12. Meet at 10:00 a.m. in Hamilton at Albion Falls Park. Take the 403 west to the Lincoln Alexander Parkway east to the Dartnall Road exit to Stone Church Road East and turn left to Pritchard Rd. and turn left to Mountain Brow Blvd and turn left to Albion Falls Park on your right. Moderate 14 kms through King's Forest Park, home to flying squirrels! We pass Felker's Falls and proceed along the escarpment rim. Breathtaking vistas abound. A car pool at hwys 9 & 400 can be arranged by calling Harold at 416 843 3518. Everyone is welcome back after to Bob and Maureen's (905 627 0072) for libations and victuals.

  • Sat., May 17, 7:00 am, Early Bird Hike on the Al Shaw Side Trail, Uxbridge ORT map 5. 4.5 km, 1.5 hrs loop hike, moderate pace. Join us for breakfast after the hike. Meet at the entrance on the west side of 6th Conc., 1.5 km south of Durham Rd 21. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

  • Sunday, May18- Leaving at 10:00am (ORTA Map 8) 9+km, moderate pace, 3 hrs. including breaks. Meet at roadside parking at the corner of Leskard Rd. and Skelding Rd. From Taunton Rd., east of Hampton, take Leskard Rd. north through Leskard (zig-zag at Conc. 8) to Skelding Rd. Dress for the weather. Bring water and snacks. Grace Moores 905-263-4340.

  • Mon, May 19, 9:30 a.m. - Uxbridge – Glen Major West Tract, and Brock Tract. ORTA map 5 Loop hike – 2.5-3 hrs – slow to moderate. Well mannered dogs welcome. Some hills with scenic vistas in this mixed forest and meadow area. Meet at parking lot on East side of Uxbridge C 6, 0.6km N of Uxbridge-Pickering Town Line, 2.5km E of Brock Rd. Bring water and snack. Join us for lunch afterwards. Wilma and Brian Millage 905.853.2407

  • Wed., May 21, 9:30 am. Oak Ridges Trail, Caledon-King West (Map 1). Palgrave to 10th Conc., 17.5 km, 4 hrs, moderate-fast, shuttle. Meet on roadside, take King Twp 18th Sdrd., 2 km west from Hwy 27 to 10th Conc. Harold Sellers cell 416-843-3518.

  • Fri., May 23, 9:30am, Walker Woods and Al Shaw Side Trail ORTA map 5. moderate fast, 10+km 2+hrs. Meet at parking area on west side of the 7th. Conc. 2.1km south of Durham Rd 21. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

  • Sat. May 24, 9:30 am -12:30 pm. Trillium Trek in Jefferson Forest, Richmond Hill (Map 3). 8km loop, moderate pace, steep hills. Explore 400 acres of conservation lands to see mighty oaks and hemlocks, hills of birch, trilliums galore, kettle bogs, headwaters of the Rouge and Humber Rivers and the famous ‘dry Kettle Lake’. Take Bayview Ave 2 km N of Stouffville Rd or 2 km S of Bloomington Rd to Bethesda Sdrd, turn west toward Lake Wilcox and go 30 metres to parking lot on right. Call if you want a ride from Yonge St. transit. Peter Attfield 905-773-3935.

  • Sat., May 24, 9:30 am. Seaton Trail. Approx. 15 km. T&B, hilly with challenging sections, moderate pace. 4-5 hrs. Hiking boots recommended. Meet at the Seaton Trail parking area in Whitevale. From Hwy 7, drive south (aprox. 2 km) on the York-Durham Line (York Rd 30) then drive east on Whitevale Rd for approx. 1.6 km. Parking area is on the south side. Jill Doble 905-764-1673

  • Sunday, May 25, 10:00 am. Mountain bike hike on the New Tecumseh Trail (Map 1). Easy, leisurely ride for scenic viewing to Tottenham and back. Bring binoculars. A 20 km, 2.5 hour ride. Meet at parking lot north of Mill Pond at north end of Palgrave on east side of Hwy #50 about 2.5 km south of Hwy #9. We’ll ride south through Palgrave to Caledon Trailway. Then go northeast on the TransCanada Trail and the New Tecumseh Trail, right up to Tottenham. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, mosquito repel. Cancel if rain. Ken Kishibe: 647-866-7834.

  • Sun., May 25, 2 p.m. Richmond Hill Trails: 6 km, 1.5 hr., moderate pace. Meet at south entrance of Elgin West Community Centre (11099 Bathurst Street). Ben Arasu 905 787 0457

  • Mon. May 26, 9.30 a.m. Pine Farms and Mary Lake – map 2. 6.5 km, slow pace, 2.5 – 3 hours. Maybe it’s Apple Blossom Time. Trekk past Mary Lake Monastery to the Millar Side Trail; return via the main trail and Pine Farms Side Trail. Well-mannered dogs are welcome. Meet at Pine Farms, Point of Interest *11 on north side of 16th. Side road, west off Keele St., King City. Bring drinks and snacks. Lunch option after the hike. Stan Butcher 905-737-3966

  • Wed., May 28, 9:30 am. Oak Ridges Trail, Uxbridge (Map 5). Secord Forest to Fast Eddies Restaurant, Coppin's Corners, for lunch and return on side trails, 14 km, 4 hrs, moderate-fast. Meet at Secord Forest parking lot. Take Conc. 3 south 2 km from Durham Rd 21 in Goodwood, turn E on Secord Rd. Harold Sellers cell 416-843-3518.

  • Fri. May 30, 2-3:30 pm. Lake St. George, Richmond Hill (Map 3). Hike an outdoor education centre not normally open to the public, learn all about kettle Lakes. No dogs. Take Bayview Ave. 2 km N of Stouffville Rd. or 2 km S of Bloomington Rd. to Bethesda Sideroad; go 400m E to #950 Bethesda, follow driveway 800m to parking lot on right. Peter Attfield 905-773-3935.

  • Fri. May 30, 9:30 am. . - Glen Major - Brock Tract Uxbridge (map 5) Loop hike 10 + km. 2 + hrs moderate fast some hills with scenic views in the mixed forest & meadow area. Meet at parking lot on east side of Uxbridge Conc. 6 - 0.6 km north of Uxbridge - Pickering Town Line. Russ Burton 905 830 2862

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June Hikes

  • Mon, June 2, 9:30 am, Palgrave Forest – ORTA map 1 – loop hike – 2.5 - 3hrs.- slow to moderate social outing along a variety of forested trails. Well-mannered dogs are welcome. Meet in parking area beside Mill Pond at north end of Palgrave, E side of Peel Rd 50/Hwy 50, 2.7K S of Hwy 9. Bring water and snack.. Join us for lunch afterwards. Wilma and Brian Millage 905.853.2407

  • Wed., June 4, 9:30 am, The Wednesday Hikers Do Trail Maintenance. Whitchurch-Stouffville (Map 4). We’ll fix up the blazing between the Hollidge Tract and the Village of Vandorf. Tools and materials will be supplied. Lunch at Hansen’s Restaurant or at meeting location. Meet at the new parking lot on the west side of McCowan Road, 300 meters south of Aurora Rd. Harold Sellers cell 416-843-3518.

  • Sat., June 7, 7:00 am, Early Bird Hike on the Al Shaw Side Trail, Uxbridge ORTA map 5. 4.5 km, 1.5 hrs loop hike, moderate pace. Join us for breakfast after the hike. Meet at the entrance on the west side of 6th Conc., 1.5 km south of Durham Rd 21. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

  • Sunday, June 8 - 10:00 am, Ganaraska Forest (ORTA Map 8), 8km., moderate pace, 2+hrs. Loop hike to Tower Hill in the Ganaraska Forest. From Hwy. 115, exit at Boundary Road (next exit north of exit to Hwy. 35). Go east approx.1.5 km. to Micro Rd.; park on roadside. Dress for the weather. Bring water and snacks. Grace Moores 905 -263-4340

  • Mon. June 9, 9:30 am, Historic Richmond Hill. 6 km, slow pace, 2.5 hours. Loop hike around Richvale Greenway and Mill Pond to learn about the people who built this community. Well mannered dogs welcome, but must be on leash. Meet at the entrance to the Central Library, SW corner of Major Mackenzie Dr. and Yonge St. Bring drinks and snacks. Lunch option after the hike. Stan Butcher 905-737-3966.

  • Wed., June 11, 9:30 am, Bruce Trail, Hockley Valley area, 15 km from Hockley Rd to Airport Rd. 4 hrs, moderate-fast, hills, car shuttle. Meet at Bruce Trail parking lot on 7th Line at Airport Rd, east side, 2 km north of Hwy 9. Harold Sellers cell 416-843-3518.

  • Fri., June 13, 9:30am, Clark Dainty and Patterson Tracts, ORTA map 4. moderate fast 10+km, 2hrs. Meet at Clark Tract entrance on the east side of McCowan Rd., 0.5km, south of Aurora Rd. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

  • Mon, June 16, 9:30 am, Stouffville – ORTA map 4 – York Region Forest, loop hike – 2.5 - 3hrs.- slow to moderate. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Look for wildflowers along the forested or meadow trails. Some moderate hills and sandy trails. Meet in Eldred King Woodlands Parking Lot, W side of Hwy 48, 2.7K N of Ballantrae/Aurora Rd. Bring water and snack.. Join us for lunch afterwards. Wilma and Brian Millage 905.853.2407

  • Tues. evg. June 17, 7-9 pm, Bike Kettle Lakes Nature Reserve, Richmond Hill (Map 3). Bike a smooth, rolling trail through former farmland, past pretty kettle lakes and wetlands. Leisurely 10 km ride from Bayview to Bathurst and back. Take Bayview Ave for 1 km N of Stouffville Rd to first street (Old Colony Rd), turn left and go 500 m to small parking lot on left. No dogs. Cancelled if rain. Peter Attfield 905-773-3935.

  • Wed., June 18, 10:00 am, Trout Hollow Trail, Meaford. 14 km T&B hike along the banks of the Bighead River. 4 hrs, moderate-fast. Meet at Beautiful Joe Park, Edwin St. Take Edwin St west from Hwy 26. Edwin St is before you reach the river. Turn right into park before you reach the river. Harold Sellers cell 416-843-3518.

  • Fri. June 20th. 9:30 am, - Glen Major - Brock Tract Uxbridge (map 5) Loop hike 10 + km. 2 + hrs moderate fast some hills with scenic views in the mixed forest & meadow area. Meet at parking lot on east side of Uxbridge Conc. 6 - 0.6 km north of Uxbridge - Pickering Town Line. Russ Burton 905 830 2862

  • Fri. evg., June 20, 6 pm. Summer Solstice Sunset Supper, Richmond Hill (Map 3). Potluck picnic: bring food to share, and own dishware. Hike forest & meadows 7-9 pm, watch sunset over lake. Meet at picnic shelter in Sunset Beach Park, Lake Wilcox. Take Bayview Ave. 2 km N of Stouffville Rd. or 2 km S of Bloomington Rd to Bethesda Side road; go 30 m W on Bethesda to parking lot on right side. Call if you want a ride from Yonge St. transit. Peter Attfield 905-773-3935.

  • Sat., June 21, 7:00 am, Early Bird Hike on the Al Shaw Side Trail, Uxbridge ORT (Map 5). 4.2 km, 1.5 hrs loop hike, moderate. Fast Eddie’s Diner for breakfast after the hike. No dogs please. Meet at trail entrance on west side of 6th Con., 1.5 km south of Durham Rd 21. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

  • Sun. evg. June 22, 7:45-9:30 pm, Bats and Fireflies, Richmond Hill (Map 3). Hike around a small lake, watch and hear bats flying and feeding, see them up close. Also see hundreds of fireflies, if weather is calm and humid. No dogs. Take Bayview Ave. 2 km N of Stouffville Rd. or 2 km S of Bloomington Rd. to Bethesda Side road; go 400m E to #950 Bethesda, follow driveway 800m to parking lot on right. Call if you want a ride from Yonge St. transit. Peter Attfield 905-773-3935.

  • Mon June 23, 9.30 am, Kettle Lakes Trail, Oak Ridges – map 3. 6 km, slow pace, 2.5 hours. Meet in the car park of Bathurst Glen Golf Club on the east side of Bathurst St. 1.5 km south of King Road. Car shuttle to Sunset Beach. Bring drinks and snacks. Lunch option after the hike. Stan Butcher 905-737-3966.

  • Wed., June 25, 9:30 am, Oak Ridges Trail, Clarington East (Map 8), Hwy 35/115 to Ganaraska Forest. 16 km, 4.5 hrs, moderate-fast, car shuttle. Meet on the roadside on 10th Line just east of Cold Springs Rd at the Ganaraska Forest. Harold Sellers cell 416-843-3518.

  • Fri., June 27, 9:30am, Unionville Urban Hike. Moderate fast loop hike around Toogood and Walden Ponds.10+km, 2+hrs. Meet in Toogood parking area. Take Main St., Unionville north from Carlton Rd.; 0.5km turn west on Toogood Pond to parking. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

  • Sun., June 29, 2:00 pm, Porritt York Region Forest and Pangman Springs Conservation Area, Whitchurch-Stouffville. 6 km, 2 hrs, moderate. Meet at the Porritt Tract parking lot underneath the communications tower, west side of Kennedy, 300 m north of Aurora Rd. Harold 905-853-3518.

  • Mon, Jun 30, 9:30 am, Al Shaw/Walker Woods, Uxbridge – map 5 – 2.5 - 3 hrs.- slow to moderate. Well-mannered dogs are welcome. Sheltered, winding trails through mature forest. Meet at trail parking lot, E side of 6th C, 2.1K S of Goodwood Rd. (Dur 21). Bring water and snack. Join us for lunch afterwards. Wilma and Brian Millage 905.853.2407

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