Mon. 1 March, 9:30am. Palgrave Forest (ORTA map 1). Loop hike 2-2.5 hrs. Slow/mod social outing along a variety of scenic forested trails. Meet in parking area North of Mill Pond at north end of Palgrave, E side of Peel Rd. 50, 2.7km S of Hwy 9. Bring warm drinks and snack. Join us for lunch afterwards in Schomberg to thaw out and enjoy Sheena’s fabulous lemon cake. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Wilma and Brian Millage 905-853-2407.

Wed. 3 March, 9:30am. Palgrave Forest (ORTA map 1). T&B/loops. 10-15 km depending on conditions; moderate-fast pace, 3-4 hr. Varied terrain. Snowshoes/icers, as appropriate. Food & drink. Meet at millpond parking lot, E side of hwy 50, just N of Palgrave, 3 km S of hwy 9. Garry Niece: 905-655-8040, cell (day of hike only) 905-809-5138.

Fri. 5 March, 9:30am. Walker Woods, (ORTA map 5). Hike or snowshoe, 8+ km. 2+ hrs. Mod-fast hilly. Meet at parking area on the east side of the 6th Conc 2 km south of Durham Rd 21, at Albright Rd. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

Sat. 6 March, 7:00am. Al Shaw Side Trail, hike or snowshoe (ORTA map 5). 4.5 km. 1+ hr. moderate pace. Join us for breakfast after the hike. Meet at the entrance on the west side of the 6th Conc. 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

Mon. 8 March, 9:30am. North Richvale Greenway and Mill Pond Park, Richmond Hill. 6.5 km., slow pace, 2.5 hours. Meet at Richmond Hill Central Library, SW corner of Yonge St. and Major Mackenzie Drive. Hiking boots essential, icers recommended depending on weather. Well mannered dogs on leash welcome. Bring snacks and drinks. Lunch option afterwards. Stan Butcher 905-737-3966; cell 416-434-3471.

Wed. 10 March, 9:30am. Uxbridge (ORTA map 5). Secord-Goodwood Tracts. Hike or snowshoe 12+ km. 4 hrs. moderate fast. Meet at parking lot, end of Secord Rd., east of the 3rd Con. 2 km. south of Durham Rd. 21., Goodwood. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

Fri. 12 March, 9:30am. Brock Track Uxbridge (ORTA map 5). Loop hike 10+ km 2+ hrs. moderate fast some hills. Meet at parking area on E side of Uxbridge Conc. 6, 0.6 km N of Uxbridge Town Line of 5.5 km. S of Durham Rd. 21 Russ Burton 905-830-2862

Sat. 13 March, 7:00am. Al Shaw side trail, early bird hike. ORTA map 5. 4.5km. loop 1 + hr. moderate pace. Meet at entrance on W side of 6th. conc. 1.5km south of Durham 21 No dogs. Join us for breakfast after. Russ Burton 905-830-2862

Sun. 14 March, 1:00pm. David's End to End. Hwy 48 to Bloomington Sideroad (ORTA map 4). 11.5 km. Forest and Road. Easy pace. Meet at Bloomington SR and 10th line, just east of Bloomington. Bring lunch or snacks and water. David Francis Tel: 905-936-4446, Mobile: 416-579-5432.

Sun. 14 March, 10:00am. Whitchurch-Stouffville (ORTA map 4). Let’s see the signs of Spring on 3 ORT side trails and the main trail – Clarke, Patterson and Dainty. Moderate. Approx 10km, total, 7 with Dainty opt-out. 2.5-3 hours. New hikers welcome. Winter hiking conditions may still be present. Snowshoes, icers, waterproof boots recommended. Meet in the parking lot of the York Regional Forest Dainty Tract, west side of McCowan Road, 500m south of Aurora Road. No dogs please. Diana Smyth 416-778-1668. 647-292-6582 ON HIKE DAY.

Sun. 14 March, 2:00pm. Whitchurch-Stouffville Map 4. Dainty Tract Side Trail Sunday Stroll. Will we see the birds returning? Flat, slow. 3km. 45 minutes. Winter hiking conditions may still be present. Snowshoes, icers, waterproof boots recommended. No dogs please. Meet in the parking lot of the York Regional Forest Dainty Tract, west side of McCowan Road, 500m south of Aurora Road. Diana Smyth 416-778-1668, 647-292-6582 ON HIKE DAY.

Mon. 15 March, 9:30am. Uxbridge Countryside Preserve Trail, Uxbridge (ORTA map 5). 2.5 hrs – Join us for a March Break outing, slow to moderate. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Snowshoes? Boots? Depending on conditions. Rolling meadowland and woodlands located at the southern boundary of Uxbridge. Meet at parking area behind Wal-Mart/Rona shopping complex, near hwy 47 and the 6th C. Bring water and snack. Lunch after in Uxbridge. Brian and Wilma Millage 905-853-2407.

Wed. 17 March, 9:30am. Walker Woods Glen Major (ORTA map 5). 14km. moderate fast loop hike some hills. Meet at trail parking lot west side of 7th. Conc. 2.1 km. S of Durham Rd 21. Russ Burton 905-830-2862

Fri. 19 March, 9:30am. YRF. Bender & Graves Tract. (ORTA map 4). Mod –fast hike or snowshoe, 8+ km. 2 hrs. Meet in parking area at the dead end of Kennedy Rd., north of Davis Dr. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

Sat. 20 March, 7:00am. Al Shaw Side Trail, hike or snowshoe (ORTA map 5). 4.5 km. 1+ hr. moderate pace. Join us for breakfast after the hike. Meet at the entrance on the west side of the 6th Conc. 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

Sun. 21 March, 2:00pm. Seneca College, King Campus, family loop hike. Eaton Hall Lake, King Campus Trails (ORTA map 2). Locally hilly forested areas, some campus roads. Easy, slow pace hike or snowshoe, depending on the weather conditions, 2+ hours. Hiking boots, layers strongly advised, icers, snowshoes. Bring a hot drink and snacks. Meet at the parking lot (pay parking) adjoining ORTA office, the Gate House, west side of Dufferin St. ~1km north of Bloomington Rd. (15th Side Rd.). Vida Grosl 416-921-0491.

Mon. 22 March, 9:30am. Nokiidaa Trail, Newmarket. (ORTA Guidebook , 4th Ed. Map 3.) T&B hike 6 km, slow pace, 2.5 hours. Meet in Car Park behind the Newmarket Town Offices off Mulock Drive, just west of the rail line. Hiking boots essential, icers or snow shoes recommended depending on weather. Bring a snack and drink. Well mannered dogs on leash welcome. Lunch option afterwards. Stan Butcher: 905-737-3966; cell 416-434-3471.

Wed. 24 March, 9:30am. Seneca/Mary Lake (ORTA map 2). T&B. 10-15 km depending on conditions; moderate-fast pace, 3-4 hr. Varied terrain. Snowshoes/icers, as appropriate. Food & drink. Meet in parking lot of Community Bible Church; 14430 Bathurst St (W side); just S of Henderson Dr/16th Sideroad. Garry Niece: 905-655-8040, cell (day of hike only) 905-809-5138.

Sat. 27 March, 7:00am. Al Shaw side trail, early bird hike (ORTA map 5). 4.5km. loop 1 + hr. moderate pace. Meet at entrance on W side of 6th. conc. 1.5km south of Durham 21 No dogs. Join us for breakfast after. Russ Burton 905-830-2862

Sun. 28 March, 10:00am. Meet just south of the Ganaraska buildings at Cold Springs Camp Rd. and the 10th Line; roadside parking; ORTA Map 9; from Hwy.35/115 at Kirby, take Ganaraska Road (Hwy.# 9) east. about 10km. to Cold Springs Camp Rd.; go north approx.4km. to meeting place; 8 or 10 km. approx. 3hrs. depending on temperature and walking conditions i.e. we may need snowshoes; moderate pace; there and back into Ganaraska Forest; dress for the weather; bring snacks, lunch and water; contact Grace at 905-263-4340

Sun. 28 March, 1:00pm. David's End to End. Bloomington Sideroad to Secord Wildlife Area (ORTA map 5). 9 km Mostly rural. Easy pace. Meet at Secord Wildlife Area parking lot. 3rd Con south of Goodwood and Secord Rd. Bring lunch or snacks and water. David Francis Tel: 905-936-4446, Mobile: 416-579-5432.

Sun. 28 March, 2:00pm. Hike Kettle Lakes Park Trail (ORTA 2006 Map 3). 2 hr. hike. T&B. Moderate pace. Hike a rolling trail through former farm land, past pretty kettle lakes and wetlands. Take Bayview Ave. for 1km N of Stouffville Rd to first street (Old Colony Rd), turn left and go 500 m to small parking lot on left. Jill Doble 905-764-1673

Mon. 29 March, 9:30am. Uxbridge (ORTA map 5). Secord-Goodwood Tracts, loop hike, 2-2.5 hrs - slow to moderate. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Scenic frozen ponds, meadows and forested trails. Boots or snowshoes, dependent on weather. Meet at Secord Parking Lot, 2km south of Goodwood Rd (Durham 21) in Goodwood on Concession 3, E on Secord Rd. Bring water and snack. Join us for lunch afterwards. Wilma and Brian Millage 905-853-2407.

Tues. 30 March, 7:30pm. 3789 con 7 Uxbridge (entrance to Durham Regional Forest) (ORTA map 5). Full Moon hike. Moderate 8km, 2.5 hrs. If it is a stormy night call Chris 905-852-7524 prior to 6:30pm. meet at 3789 Con 7 main parking lot. dogs welcome

Wed. 31 March, 9:30am. Seaton Hiking Trail 14 + km 4 + hrs., moderate fast T&B, hilly. Meet in village of Whitevale at park on W side of river off Whitevale Rd. Lunch on trail. Russ Burton 905-830-2862

Sun. 4 April 10:00am. Mary Lake - Pine Farms (map 2). 6 km, 2 hour hike with a loop, moderate. Meet at roadside parking on Keele St., about .5 km north of 15th Sideroad. We’ll start on the Millar Side Trail, hike around Mary Lake to Pine Farms and back. Water and snacks. Hiking boots recommended. Ken Kishibe: 647-866-7834.

Mon. 5 April 9:30am. Easter Monday. 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. Meet at the entrance to the Central Library, SW corner of Major Mackenzie Dr. and Yonge St. Not recommended for dogs. Bring drinks and snacks. Stan Butcher 905-737-3966. Cell: 416-434-3471.

Wed. 7 April 9:30am. Glen Major Brock Track Uxbridge (map 5). Loop hike 14 + km. 4 + hrs. moderate fast hilly. Meet at parking area on E side of Uxbridge Conc. 6 0.6 km. N of Uxbridge Town Line of 5.5 km. S of Durham 21. Lunch on trail. Russ Burton 905-830-2862.

Fri. 9 April 9:30am. Eldred King & Hall Side Trails (map 4). 11+ km. Hilly 2 + hr. Moderate fast. Meet at parking area 1 km. north of Aurora Side Rd on the east side of McCowan Rd. Russ Burton 905 830-2862

Sat. 10 April 7:00am. Al Shaw Side Trail (map 5). 4.5km. 1+hr. moderate pace. Join us for breakfast after the hike. Meet at the entrance on the west side of the 6th. Conc. 1.5 km. south of Durham Rd 21. No dogs please. Russ Burton 905-830-2862

Sun. 11 April 9:30am. King East. Meet at parking NE corner, on Weston Road/ 16 th Sideroad (map 2). 9 km, slow-moderate pace, 2.5 – 3 hours. Fantastic trail with lovely hills, bring water and snacks. Kids and well mannered dogs on leash welcome. Lunch/coffee options after the hike. Sid cell 416-822 6750.

Sun. 11 April 10:00am. Meet at Albright Rd. SR and 6th Con, just south of North Walker Woods – TRCA. Secord Wildlife Area to Albright SR (map 5). 9.5 km mostly forest. Easy pace. Bring lunch or snacks and water. Eating place: Annina’s Cafe in Goodwood. David Francis 905 936 4446 Email: david.francis.trails@gmail.com

Mon. 12 April 9:30am. York Region Forest – Eldred King Woodlands and Scout Tract (map 4)..Loop hike – 2-2.5 hrs, Slow to moderate. Forested and meadow trails. Some moderate hills, ponds and sandy areas. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Meet in parking lot, W side of Hwy 48, 2.7km N of Ballantrae/Aurora Rd. Bring water and snack. Join us for lunch afterwards. Bob and Diane Hughes - 905.833.5908

Wed. 14 April 9:30am. Orono Crown Lands. T&B/loops, 14 km, 4 hr, moderate-fast. Drop out points. Meet at Dave Hinton’s, 3384 Taunton Rd. in Orono, 2 km west of Hwy 115. Hike along Wilmot Creek (Rainbow Trout should be spawning) and return through the former Ont. Provincial Tree Nursery. Refreshments at Dave Hinton’s. John Windatt 905-786-2546 or Dave Hinton 905-983-5528.

Thur. 15 April 4:00pm. ORT in the York Region Forest (map 4). Dainty & Clarke Tracts. Pre AGM Hike. Moderate. Approx. 2 hr. Meet in parking lot on west side of McCowan Rd., south of Aurora Rd. (west of Ballantrae) Jill Doble 905-764-1673.

Sat. 17 April 7:00am. Al Shaw Side Trail, (map 5). 4.5km. 1+hr. moderate pace. Join us for breakfast after the hike. Meet at the entrance on the west side of the 6th. Conc. 1.5 km. south of Durham Rd 21. No dogs please. Russ Burton 905-830-2862

Sat. 17 April 9:30am. Glen Major Forest, (map 5). 10+ km. Moderate pace. 3 hrs. Some hilly terrain. No dogs. Meet at parking lot located approx. 5 km south of Durham 21 on the E side of Durham 6th Conc. Durham 6th Conc. is two km E of Coppin’s Corners (Brock Rd.) Jill Doble 905-764-1673.

Sun. 18 April 10:00am. Leskard village, (map 8). approx.21/2hrs. moderate pace, there and back, up and down terrain, bring birdseed if you wish. Meet at 3-way stop in Leskard Village. From Taunton Rd.E, take Leskard Rd. north for 4 km. to the village, roadside parking, bring food and water; dress for weather and walking conditions, may need icers in the woods. Call Grace 905-263-4340.

Sun. 18 April 2:00pm. Bruce’s Mill CA, family Sunday stroll, easy slow pace loop hike, approx.2 hours. Forested hills and open fields, locally muddy. Hiking boots recommended. Bring snacks and water. Meet at the entrance gate to the CA immediately south of Stouffville Road, about 3km east of Hwy 404. Vida Grosl 416 921 0491.

Mon. 19 April 9:30am. Seneca Collage, King Campus to Aurora (Town of Aurora map). Meet in the parking lot of Confederation Park, Glass Drive off Murray Drive, Aurora. 6 km slow pace, 2 hours. Car shuttle to parking lot adjoining ORTA Office, the Gate House, Seneca College, King Campus. Moderately hilly terrain in places through campus and towards Case Woodlot. Hiking boots recommended if recent rain. Not recommended for dogs. Bring drinks and snacks. Lunch option after the hike. Stan Butcher 905-737-3966; cell 416-434-3471.

Wed. 21 April 9:30am. Greenwood Conservation Area (GCA), in north Ajax/Pickering region. Loop hike, 16-17 km, moderate-fast, 4.5 hr. Hilly. From Westney Rd, go west on Greenwood Rd (3.5 km south of hwy 7, 1 km north of Taunton Rd). South (left) at next junction; then right, into GCA, past entrance, straight ahead to main parking lot. Garry Niece 905-655-8040, cell (day of hike only) 905-809-5138.

Fri. 23 April 9:30am. Brock Track Uxbridge. (map 5). Loop hike 10 + ks. 2 + hrs. moderate fast. Meet at parking lot on E side of Uxbridge Conc. 6, 0.6 km N of Uxbridge Town Line or 5.5 km S of Durham Rd. 21 Russ Burton 905-830-2862.

Sat. 24 April 7:00am. Al Shaw Side Trail (map 5). 4.5km. 1+hr. moderate pace. Join us for breakfast after the hike. Meet at the entrance on the west side of the 6th. Conc. 1.5 km. south of Durham Rd 21. No dogs please. Russ Burton 905-830-2862

Sun. 25 April 8:30am. Marylake-Jane loop and Eaton Hall Lake, (map 2). 3+hrs, moderate pace, mostly flat terrain, potential drop out at 6Km. We finish at noon for a free Sunday afternoon. This is one of a series of regular joint Sunday hikes until June 13 with TBTC. Good for beginners and families. Come dressed for the weather, bring a snack and water, hiking boots recommended. No dogs please. Meet at roadside parking on Keele St. about 5Km north of King Rd. at King City. Mina Kazemnia (905) 770-9954 or mkazemnia@hotmail.com or Mahnoosh Aminian (647) 968-4533, mahnoosh@yahoo.com.

Sun. 25 April 10:00am. Meet at Albright Rd. SR and 6th Con, just south of North Walker Woods – TRCA.Albright SR to Ashburn Rd. and High Point Rd. (maps 5 & 6) 8.5 km. Quiet rural roads. Eating place: Swiss Chalet, Uxbridge. David Francis 905 936 4446 Email: david.francis.trails@gmail.com

Mon. 26 April 9:30am. York Region Forest - Bendor & Graves Tract, (map 4). Loop hike - 2-2.5 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. 28 April 9:30am. Long Sault, (map 7). Loop hike 16+ km 4 + hrs moderate fast hilly with dropout. Meet at Long Sault Ca. Take Durham Rd. 57, 11 km. south of Hwy 7A at Blackstock or 17 km. north of Hwy 401 at Bowmanville to Durham Rd. 20, then east 2.5 km. to Woodley Rd. then north to parking. Parking is 4 dollars. Bob Comfort 905-473-2669 (905-960-0543 day of hike).