Mon. 1 February, 9:30am. Uxbridge - (ORTA map 5). Walker Side Trails 2-2.5 hrs, forested terrain. Slow to moderate. Well mannered dogs welcome. Snowshoes? Boots? Your choice… Bring a warm drink and snacks. Meet in the parking area, W side of Conc. 7, 2.1km S of Durham Rd 21. Going for lunch after to thaw out. Contact Brian or Wilma 905-853-2407.

Wed. 3 February, 9:30am. Crow’s Pass Conservation Area (ORTA map 6). Perhaps into Durham Forest. T&B. 10-15 km depending on conditions; moderate-fast pace, 3-4 hr. Varied terrain. Snowshoes/icers, as appropriate. Food & drink. Meet at dead end of Houston Rd; W side of Lake Ridge Rd (#23); 1.5 km S of Goodwood Rd (#21), 2.5 km N of Chalk Lake Rd. Garry Niece: 905-655-8040, cell (day of hike only) 905-809-5138.

Fri. 5 February, 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 February, 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. 7 February, 10:00am. Seneca Lake (ORTA map 2). A 6 km, 2 hour hike with a loop, moderate. We’ll start at Keele St., go east towards Seneca campus, past Eaton Hall, around Seneca Lake and back, ending with a loop on Millar Sidetrail. Meet at R, about .5 km north of 15th Sideroad. Boots or snowshoes. Water and snack. Ken Kishibe: 647-866-7834.

Sun. 7 February, 10:00am. Going west from Bewdley (north of Port Hope); approx.3 hrs. incl.stops (ORTA map 9). Meet in Bewdley Parkette across from Rhinos Bar; take Ganaraska Road (Hwy.# 9) to Main St.(just east of Hwy.# 28) into Bewdley; 8-10 km. depending on weather and walking conditions i.e. may need snowshoes; moderate pace; there and back into the Ganaraska Forest; some road walking,some forest path; dress for the weather; bring snacks and water. Pub stop for lunch or just a drink at the end; contact Grace at 905-263-4340

Mon. 8 February, 9:30am. Lake Wilcox, Oak Ridges (ORTA 4th. Ed. map 3). 6 km., 2.5 hr. slow pace. Meet at the main Sunset Beach parking lot west off Bethesda Side Rd. Depending on ice conditions a significant length of the hike will be across the lake. (Alternatively we will hike local trails nearby.) Icers recommended. If sunny you’ll need shades. Well mannered dogs on leash welcome. Bring a hot drink and snacks. Lunch option after hike. Stan Butcher, 905-737-3966; cell 416-434-3471.

Wed. 10 February, 9:30am. Long Sault (ORTA map 7). Hike or snowshoe. 10 to 14 km. depending on the amount of snow. Mod-fast. 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. Parking is 4 dollars. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

Fri. 12 February, 9:30am. York Region Forest North Tract. 10+ km. 2+ hrs. Moderate fast some hills. Meet at parking area on W side of Hwy 48 .5 km. N of Vivian Sdrd. 1.3 km. S of Davis Dr. Russ Burton 905-830-2862

Sat. 13 February, 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 February, 1:00pm. David's End to End. Vandorf to McCowan Rd (ORTA map 4). 7.5 km. Mostly road walking. Easy pace. Meet at Clark Tract York Regional Forest parking area, McCowan Rd. south of Aurora Rd. Bring lunch or snacks and water. David Francis Tel: 905-936-4446, Mobile: 416-579-5432.

Sun. 14 February, 1:30pm. Whitchurch-Stouffville (ORTA map 4). Show you Love the Moraine on this special Valentine’s Day walk. Bring your sweetie or BFF, make a hiking date with that ‘someone special’ or come solo and meet someone new! Moderate. Approx 6km. 2-2.5hrs. Dress festive but warm. Snowshoes or icers are advised. Bring a snack and 1litre of water. No dogs please. Meet in the parking lot of Eldred King Woodlands, west side of Hwy 48 south of Cherry St. and north of St. John's Road. Please RSVP ahead of the day. Diana Smyth 416-778-1668. 647-292-6582 ON HIKE DAY

Mon. 15 February, 9:30am. York Region Forest - Bendor & Graves Tract (ORTA map 4). 2-2.5 hrs. Slow to moderate loop hike. Snowshoes? Boots? Your choice…. Sheltered forest trails. Bring a warm drink and snacks. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Meet in parking area at end of Kennedy Rd., 1km N of Davis Drive. Join us for lunch afterwards in Newmarket. Contact Brian and Wilma 905-853-2407.

Wed. 17 February, 9:30am. Glen Major Brock Track Uxbridge (ORTA map 5). Loop hike 14+ km 4 + hrs moderate fast hilly. Meet at parking area of E side of Uxbridge Conc. 6 0.6 km. N of Uxbridge Town Line or 5.5 km S o Durham 21. Lunch on trail. Russ Burton 905-830-2862

Fri. 19 February, 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 February, 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 February, 2:00pm. Mary Lake, family hike T&B. Hilly, forested, locally muddy terrain. Slow pace or snowshoe, depending on the weather. Hiking boots, layers strongly advised, icers, snowshoes. Meet at the roadside parking on Keel St., 0.7 km N of Bloomington Rd. (15th Side Rd.). Vida Grosl 416-921-0491

Mon. 22 February, 9:30am. Nokiidaa Trail and ORT through Sheppard’s Bush to Vandorf Side-road, Aurora (ORTA Map 3). 7.0 km, slow pace, 3 hours. Meet at Aurora Leisure Centre, SE entrance with red doorway, Industrial Parkway North. Hiking boots essential, icers or snowshoes 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. 24 February, 9:30am. YRF North Tract Hike or snowshoe. Mod-fast. 14+ km. 4+ hrs. Snowshoes or icers are a must at this time of year.Meet at parking area on the west side of Hwy 48 1/2 km north of Vivian Sdrd., or 1.3 kms.south of Davis Dr. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

Sat. 27 February, 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

Sat. 27 February, 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

Sun. 28 February, 1:00pm. David's End to End. McCowan Rd to Hwy 48 (ORTA map 4). 6.2 km. County Forests. Easy pace. Meet at Hollidge Tract parking lot Hwy 48 east side, north of St. John’s Sideroad. Bring lunch or snacks and water. David Francis Tel: 905-936-4446, Mobile: 416-579-5432.

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