Mon, Jan-2, 9:30AM, Clarke/Dainty Tracts YRF
ORTA Map 4; Slow to Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Loop hike. Level, winding forest trails. Bring along a warm drink and wear boots, icers or snowshoes as the weather dictates. Well mannered dogs are encouraged to bring their owners. Join us for lunch afterwards. Meet in parking lot on west side of McCowan Rd., 0.4km south of Aurora Rd.
Contact: Brian or Wilma Millage at 905-853-2407, cell phone on day of hike 416-722-6512.

Tue, Jan-3, 9:30AM, Happy Valley, King
Tue, Jan-3, 9:30AM, Happy Valley, King ORTA Map 2; 9km; Moderate pace; 2.5+hrs. T&B, some hills, snowshoes or icers, bring warm drinks and snacks. Meet at Roadside parking at 16th Side Rd & Weston Rd.
Contact: Fatema Amini at 905-508-9050.

Wed, Jan-4, 9:30AM, YRF-Eldred King, Scout & Mitchell Tracts
ORTA Map 4; 16km; Moderate to Fast pace; 4hrs. T&B. Actual distance will depend on trail conditions. Be prepared with icers or snowshoes, as appropriate. Meet at Eldred King parking lot, west side of hwy 48, 2.5 km north of Aurora Sdrd (Ballantrae).
Contact: Garry Niece at 905-655-8040, cell phone on day of hike 905-809-5138.

Fri, Jan-6, 9:30AM, Walker Woods
ORTA Map 5; 8+km; Moderate to Fast pace; 2+hrs. Hilly. Hike or snowshoe. Meet at parking area on the east side of the 6th Conc, 2 km south of Durham Rd 21 at Albright Rd.
Contact: Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Sat, Jan-7, 7:00AM, Al Shaw Side Trail
Sat, Jan-7, 7:00AM, Al Shaw Side Trail ORTA Map 5; 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Hike or snowshoe. 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.
Contact: Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Sun, Jan-8, 10:00AM, North Oshawa, east from Purple Woods
ORTA Map 6; 9km; Moderate pace; 2+hrs. T&B hike; hilly woods and country road. Great view to both north and south. Bring food and drink. Dress for the weather. Take Simcoe St. north to Coates RD. and park in Purple Woods parking lot.
Contact: Grace Moores at 905-263-4340.

Sun, Jan-8, 10:30AM, Mary lake
ORTA Map 2; 8+km; Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Hike around Mary Lake and back with Pine Farm Side Trail loop and Millar Side Trail loop. Meet at R on Keele St about .5 km north of 15th Sideroad.
Contact: Ken Kishibe at 647-866-7834.

Sun, Jan-8, 2:00PM, YRF Eldred King Woodlands
ORTA Map 4; 6km; Slow to Moderate pace; 2+hrs. Loop hike through York Region Forest. Families and well-mannered dogs welcome. Bring snacks and water. Dress for the weather. Bring icers or snowshoes. Meet at the parking lot west of Hwy 48, 0.7 km north of St. John's Sideroad, or 2.7 km north of Aurora Road.
Contact: Brian & Kathy Clark at 905-841-9757, cell phone on day of hike 416-618-1726.

Sun, Jan-8, 7:00PM, Happy Valley, King
ORTA Map 2; 5+km; Slow to Moderate pace; 1.5hrs. Full Moon Hike. T&B, Some hills, snowshoes or icers, bring warm drinks and snacks. Cancelled if cloudy. Meet at Roadside parking at 16th Side Rd & Weston Rd.
Contact: Fatema Amini at 905-508-9050.

Mon, Jan-9, 9:30AM, Richmond Hill, Headwaters Park
5km; Slow pace; 2hrs. Three short easy loops beside streams which form the western headwaters of the Rouge River. Warm clothing and icers advised to suit conditions. Bring a hot drink. Dogs on leash welcome. Meet in the parking lot on the west side of Redstone Road, opposite the schools, 0.6 km south of Elgin Mills Road. Redstone is halfway between Bayview Ave and Leslie St.
Contact: Stan Butcher at 905-737-3966, cell phone on day of hike only 416-434-3471.

Wed, Jan-11, 9:30AM, YRF North Tract
14+km; Moderate to Fast pace; 4+hrs. Hike or snowshoe. Meet at parking area on the west side of Hwy 48, Ω km north of Vivian Sdrd, or 1.3 km south of Davis Dr.
Contact: Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Fri, Jan-13, 9:30AM, Bendor and Graves Forests
9 km; Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Loop hike, pretty terrain, hilly, hiking boots desirable. Icers or snowshoes may be needed. Meet in parking area at the end of Kennedy Road, north of Davis Drive.
Contact: Kevin Lowe at 416-655-2256 (hike day only).

Sat, Jan-14, 7:00AM, Al Shaw side trail
ORTA Map 5; 5km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Loop hike. Join us for breakfast after the hike. Meet at the entrance on the West side of the Uxbridge 6th Concession, 1.5 km South of Durham Road 21.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Sat, Jan-14, 9:30AM, Jefferson Forest
ORTA Map 3; 8km; Moderate pace; 3hrs. Hike the unopened ORTA Main Trail route through the TRCA Jefferson Forest Tract. Snowshoes may be a must for this hike, contact hike leader for availability. Meet at Sunset Beach parking lot, north-west corner of Bethesda Sdrd and Bayview Ave, 2 km north of Stouffville Rd.
Contact: Rhys Beak at 905-237-1826, cell phone on day of hike only 289-221-7154.

Sun, Jan-15, 9:30AM, Oak Ridges Corridor
ORTA Map 3; 8km; Slow to Moderate pace; 2+hrs. Hike or snowshoes depending on weather (Bring your snowshoes or icers). There is a dropout. Meet at Old Colony Rd †parking East of Yonge and 500 meters West of Bayview Avenue.
Contact: Mina or Mahnoosh at 905-770-9954 or 647-968-4533.

Sun, Jan-15, 11:30AM, Earl Rowe Loop Trail
5km; Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. Explore Earl Rowe in the winter looking for animal tracks and great vistas. Meet at Tim Hortons at West end of Alliston, opposite McDonalds.
Contact: David Francis at 905-936-4446, cell phone on day of hike 416-579-5432.

Mon, Jan-16, 9:30AM, Uxbridge - Durham Forest
ORTA Map 5; Slow to Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Loop hike. Hilly, winding trails in Durham Forest. Bring along a warm drink and wear boots, icers of snowshoes as the weather dictates. Well mannered dogs are encouraged to bring their owners. Join us for lunch afterwards. Meet in parking lot East side of 7th Con., 1km south of Durham Rd. 21.
Contact: Brian or Wilma Millage at 905-853-2407, cell phone on day of hike 416-722-6512

Wed, Jan-18, 9:30AM, Seaton hiking trail
14km; Moderate to Fast pace; 4hrs. T&B, hilly. Icers are a must. Meet in the village of Whitevale at the park on the West side of the river, South of Whitevale Road.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862

Fri, Jan-20, 9:30AM, Walker Woods
ORTA Map 5; 8+km; Moderate to Fast pace; 2+hrs. Hilly. Meet at parking area on the east side of the 6th Conc, 2 km south of Durham Rd 21 at Albright Rd.
Contact: Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Sat, Jan-21, 7:00AM, Al Shaw Side Trail
ORTA Map 5; 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. 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.
Contact: Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Mon, Jan-23, 9:30AM, King City, Mary Lake
ORTA Map 2; 6km; Slow pace; 2hrs. Loop hike on the Millar Side Trail and through sheltered woodlands on the main ORMT via Mary Lake to Pine Farms. Icers, boots or snowshoes required according to conditions. Bring a hot drink. Dogs on leash welcome. Meet at the roadside parking area where the ORMT crosses Keele Street, 0.7 km north of 15th Sideroad.
Contact: Stan Butcher at 905-737-3966, cell phone on day of hike only 416-434-3471.

Wed, Jan-25, 9:30AM, Long Sault
ORTA Map 7; 12-16 km; Moderate to Fast pace; 4+hrs. Hike or snowshoe. Loop hikes. Hilly. 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 Woodly Rd., then north to parking (Please bring $5 in change for parking. Carpool if possible).
Contact: Bob Comfort at 905-473-2669, cell phone on day of hike 905-960-0543.

Fri, Jan-27, 9:30AM, Brock Tract
ORTA Map 5; 10km; Moderate to Fast pace; 2+hrs. Loop hike or snowshoe, some hills. Meet at parking area on the East side of Uxbridge Concession 6, 0.6 km North of Uxbridge Town Line, or 5.5 km South of Durham 21.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Sat, Jan-28, 7:00AM, Al Shaw side trail
ORTA Map 5; 5km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Loop hike, some hills, join us for breakfast after the hike. Meet at the entrance on the West side of the Uxbridge 6th Concession, 1.5 km South of Durham Road 21.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Sun, Jan-29, 9:30AM, Oak Ridges Corridor
ORTA Map 3; 8km; Slow to Moderate pace; 2+hrs. Hike or snowshoes depending on weather (Bring your snowshoes or icers). There is a dropout. Meet at Old Colony Rd parking East of Yonge and 500 meters West of Bayview Avenue.
Contact: Mina or Mahnoosh at 905-770-9954 or 647-968-4533.

Mon, Jan-30, 9:30AM, Palgrave Forest
ORTA Map 1; Slow to Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Loop hike. Social outing along a variety of scenic, forested trails. Bring along a warm drink and wear boots, icers or snowshoes as the weather dictates. Well mannered dogs are encouraged to bring along their owners. Join us for lunch afterwards in Schomberg. Meet in parking lot East side of Peel Rd 50, 2.7km south of hwy 9.
Contact: Brian or Wilma Millage at 905-853-2407, cell phone on day of hike 416-722-6512.

Wed, Feb-1, 9:30AM, Palgrave Forest
ORTA Map 1; 15 km; Moderate to Fast pace; 4hrs. T&B. Actual distance will depend on trail conditions. Be prepared with icers or snowshoes, as appropriate. Meet at Palgrave Forest parking lot, west side of hwy 50; 2.2 km south of hwy 9, 0.5 km north of bridge in village of Palgrave.
Contact: Garry Niece at 905-655-8040, cell phone on day of hike 905-809-5138.

Fri, Feb-3, 9:30AM, YRF North Tract
10+km; Moderate to Fast pace; 2+hrs. Hike or snowshoe. Meet at parking area on the west side of Hwy 48, 1/2km north of Vivian Sdrd, or 1.3 km south of Davis Dr.
Contact: Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Sat, Feb-4, 7:00AM, Al Shaw Side Trail
ORTA Map 5; 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Hike or snowshoe. 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.
Contact: Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Sun, Feb-5, 10:00AM, Scugog Township west from Burketon
ORTA Map 7; 8km; Moderate pace; 2hrs. T&B hike. Country road and road allowance. Bring food and drink. Dress for the weather (may need snowshoes and/or icers). Possible lunch at Kari-Jo's in Burketon after the hike (Kari would appreciate approx. numbers on Saturday). Take Old Scugog Road north to Boundary Rd. in Burketon; turn right (west) and park near trail entry.
Contact: Grace Moores at 905-263-4340.

Sun, Feb-5, 10:30AM, Mary lake
ORTA Map 2; 8+km; Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Hike around Mary Lake and back with Pine Farm Side Trail loop and Millar Side Trail loop. Meet at R on Keele St about .5 km north of 15th Sideroad.
Contact: Ken Kishibe at 647-866-7834.

Mon, Feb-6, 9:30AM, Oak Ridges, Lake Wilcox
ORTA Map 3; 5km; Slow pace; 2hrs. Loop hike. Depending on ice conditions a significant portion of the trek will be across Lake Wilcox (Alternatively we'll go around community trails). Icers, boots or snowshoes required according to conditions. Bring a hot drink. Dogs on leash welcome. Meet at the main Sunset Beach parking lot off Bethesda Side Road, west side of Bayview Avenue.
Contact: Stan Butcher at 905-737-3966, cell phone on day of hike only 416-434-3471.

Tue, Feb-7, 9:30AM, Happy Valley, King
ORTA Map 2; 9km; Moderate pace; 2.5+hrs. T&B, some hills, snowshoes or icers, bring warm drinks and snacks. Meet at Roadside parking at 16th Side Rd & Weston Rd.
Contact: Fatema Amini at 905-508-9050.

Wed, Feb-8, 9:30AM, Seaton Hiking Trail
14+km; Moderate to Fast pace; 4+hrs. T&B, very hilly. Icers or snowshoes with crampons are mandatory or you will not be allowed on the hike. Meet in the village of Whitevale at the park on the west side of the river south off Whitevale Rd.
Contact: Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Fri, Feb-10, 9:30AM, Durham Forest
ORTA Map 5; 9km; Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Loop hike through reforested areas, hilly in parts. Icers or snowshoes may be needed. Meet at the first parking lot on 7th concession east side south of Durham #21.
Contact: Kevin Lowe at 416-655-2256. (hike day only).

Sat, Feb-11, 7:00AM, Al Shaw side trail
ORTA Map 5; 5km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Loop hike, some hills, join us for breakfast after the hike. Meet at the entrance on the West side of the 6th Concession, 1.5 km South of Durham Road 21.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Sun, Feb-12, 9:00AM, Richmond Hill, Urban Hike
8km; Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. Hike or snowshoes depending on weather (Bring your snowshoes or icers). There is a dropout. Refreshment after. Meet at Canadian Tire Plaza parking lot West side of Yonge St & South of Tower Hill.
Contact: Mina or Mahnoosh at 905-770-9954 or 647-968-4533.

Sun, Feb-12, 2:00PM, Uxbridge - Secord-Goodwood Tracts
ORTA Map 5; 5km; Slow to Moderate pace; 2+hrs. Scenic ponds, meadows and forested trails. T&B and loop hike. Families and well-mannered dogs welcome. Bring snacks and water. Dress for the weather. Bring icers or snowshoes. Meet at Secord Parking Lot, 2km south of Goodwood Rd (Durham 21) in Goodwood on Concession 3, E on Secord Rd.
Contact: Brian & Kathy Clark at 905-841-9757, cell phone on day of hike 416-618-1726.

Mon, Feb-13, 9:30AM, North Tract, YRF
ORTA Map 4; Slow to Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Loop hike. Mostly level, forested terrain. Bring along a warm drink and wear boots, icers or snowshoes as the weather dictates. Well mannered dogs are encouraged to bring along their owners. Join us for lunch afterwards. Meet in parking lot west side of Hwy 48, 0.7km north of Vivian Rd/ 1.3km south of Davis Drive.
Contact: Brian or Wilma Millage at 905-853-2407, cell phone on day of hike 416-722-6512.

Wed, Feb-15, 9:30AM, Glen Major/Walker Woods
ORTA Map 5; 12+km; Moderate to Fast pace; 4hrs. Loop hike or snowshoe, some hills. Meet at parking area on the East side of Uxbridge Concession 6, 0.6 km North of Uxbridge Town Line, or 5.5 km South of Durham 21.
Contact: Bob Comfort 905-473-2669, cell phone on day of hike 905-960-0543.

Fri, Feb-17, 9:30AM, YRF Bendor & Graves Tract
8+km; Moderate to Fast pace; 2hrs. Hike or snowshoe. Meet in parking area at the dead end of Kennedy Rd., north of Davis Dr.
Contact: Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Sat, Feb-18, 7:00AM, Al Shaw Side Trail
ORTA Map 5; 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Hike or snowshoe. 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.
Contact: Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Sat, Feb-18, 9:30AM, Jefferson Forest
ORTA Map 3; 8km; Moderate pace; 3hrs. Hike the unopened ORTA Main Trail route through the TRCA Jefferson Forest Tract. Snowshoes may be a must for this hike, contact hike leader for availability. Meet at Sunset Beach parking lot, north-west corner of Bethesda Sdrd and Bayview Ave, 2 km north of Stouffville Rd.
Contact: Rhys Beak at 905-237-1826, cell phone on day of hike only 289-221-7154.

Sun, Feb-19, 11:30AM, Follow Spring Creek in Alliston on a loop hike
4km; Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. Meet at Spring Creek Park on Albert Street in Alliston.
Contact: David Francis at 905-936-4446, cell phone on day of hike 416-579-5432.

Mon, Feb-20, 9:30AM, Aurora
ORTA Map 3; 6km; Slow pace; 2.5hrs. T&B trek on the Nokiidaa trail going north to the Mackenzie Wetland and Hadley Grange Ecological Reserve. Icers, boots or snowshoes required according to conditions. Dress for the weather - we may face cold breezes. Bring a hot drink and snacks. Dogs welcome, but must be on leash. Meet at the red framed door, SE corner of the Aurora Family Leisure Complex, east side of Industrial Parkway North, 0.7 km north of Wellington Street.
Contact: Stan Butcher at 905-737-3966, cell phone on day of hike only 416-434-3471.

Wed, Feb-22, 9:30AM, Secord / Goodwood
ORTA Map 5; 12-16 km; Moderate to Fast pace; 4+hrs. Hike or snowshoe T&B with side trails. Hilly. Meet at Secord Parking Lot, 2km S of Goodwood Rd., on Con. 3, E on Secord Rd.
Contact: Bob Comfort at 905-473-2669, cell phone on day of hike 905-960-0543.

Fri, Feb-24, 9:30AM, York Region Forest, Hall/Eldred King
ORTA Map 4; 10+km; Moderate to Fast pace; 2+hrs. Loop hike or snowshoe, some hills. Meet at parking area on the East side of McCowan Road, 1 km North of Aurora Road.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Sat, Feb-25, 7:00AM, Al Shaw side trail
ORTA Map 5; 5km; Moderate to Fast pace; 1+hrs. Loop hike, some hills, join us for breakfast after the hike. Meet at the entrance on the West side of the Uxbridge 6th Concession, 1.5 km South of Durham Road 21.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Sun, Feb-26, 9:00AM, Richmond Hill, Urban Hike
8km; Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. Hike or snowshoes depending on weather (Bring your snowshoes or icers). There is a dropout. Refreshment after. Meet at Canadian Tire Plaza parking lot West side of Yonge St & South of Tower Hill.
Contact: Mina or Mahnoosh at 905-770-9954 or 647-968-4533.

Mon, Feb-27, 9:30AM, Uxbridge - Secord/Goodwood
ORTA Map 5; Slow to Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Hike the winter trails of Secord Forest and part of a new side trail in Goodwood Tract. Bring along a warm drink and wear boots, icers or snowshoes as the weather dictates. Well mannered dogs are encouraged to bring along their owners. Join us for lunch afterwards. Meet in Secord parking lot 2km south of Durham Rd 21 on Con. 3, then east on Secord Rd.
Contact: Brian or Wilma Millage at 905-853-2407, cell phone on day of hike 416-722-6512.

Wed, Feb-29, 9:30AM, Durham Forest
ORTA Map 5; We will hike or snowshoe for 2+ hrs then go to Scrambles for lunch. Meet at the Durham Forest parking area on the east side of the 7th Conc, 1 km south of Durham Rd. 21.
Contact: Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.