Wed. 1, July 9:30am. Rouge Park (Scarborough). Loop hike; varied, hilly terrain; 15 km; medium-fast pace; about 4.5 hr. Meet at parking lot beside Glen Rouge Campground. Entrance on north side of Kingston Rd (hwy 2), east of Port Union Rd/hwy 401 junction, west of Altona Rd (Pickering). Garry Niece 905-655-8040, (cell, day of hike) 905-809-5138.

Wed. 1, July 9:30am. Canada Day - Uxbridge – (map 5) – Glen Major – Brock Tract 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. Bring your lunch along and join for a picnic lunch at the scenic outlook area located at the end of the trail. Wilma and Brian Millage 905.853.2407

Wed. 1, July 9:30am. Canada Day - 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. Bring drinks and snacks. Stan Butcher 905-737-3966.

Fri. 3, July 9:30am. Walker Woods, Orta map 5. 10+ 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. 4, July 7:00am. Al Shaw Side Trail, 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. 5, July 10:00am. Happy Valley (Map 2) A shuttle. Slow, moderate Sunday stroll, but your heart will get a workout. A 5.5 km, 2 hour hike. 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 Sideroad, approach from the south. (Best to drive on Concession 8 to 16th Sideroad, then go east to 7th Concession.) Shuttle to 8th Concession, hiking back to parking lot. Hiking boots recommended. Water and snacks. Ken Kishibe: 647-866-7834.

Mon. 6, July 9:30am. York Region Forest, (map 4) loop hike – 2.5 – 3 hrs, Slow to moderate. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Forested and meadow trails. Some moderate hills and sandy areas. Meet in Eldred King Woodlands Parking Lot, W side of Hwy 48, 2.7km N of Ballantrae/Aurora Rd. Bring water and snack. Join us for lunch afterwards. Wilma and Brian Millage 905.853.2407

Wed. 8, July 9:30am. Uxbridge (map 5) Walker Woods Al Shaw side trail T&B 14 km. 4+ hrs. mod. fast. Meet at trail parking lot W side of 7th. conc. 2.1 km south of Goodwood Rd (Durham 21) Lunch on trail. Russ Burton 905-830-2862.

Fri. 10, July 9:30am. Whitchurch-Stouffville. ORT map 4 in York Region Forest 10+ km. 2+ hrs. moderate fast. Meet at Hall Tract parking lot McCowan Rd. 1 km. North of Aurora Rd Russ Burton 90-830-2862

Sat. 11, July 7:00am. Early Bird Hike on the Al Shaw Side trail Uxbridge map 5 4.5 km 1.25hrs moderate fast . Fast Eddie's Diner for breakfast after hike. Meet at entrance west side of 6th. conc. 1.5 km south of Durham 21. No dogs please. Russ Burton 905-830-2862

Sat. 11, July 9:30am. Stouffville, ORT (map 4). Dainty & Clarke Tract Side Trails , 6 km, moderate, 1.5-2 hr. Meet at parking lot on west side on McCowan Rd, north of Jesse Thompson Road. Bring water, snacks. Daniela Bezede (416) 423-5496

Sat. 11, July 2:30pm. Porritt Tract. Come explore the nature of this York Regional Forest Tract on a sow – moderate paced. Bring water and a snack. Call Diana at 905-773-4199 before Thursday July 9th to confirm meeting location.

Sun. 12, July 9:30am. Uxbridge Map 5. A favourite of the ORTA loops! East and West Walker loops. Approx 8km, moderate. About 2.5 hrs. Newcomers welcome! Bring snacks and lots of water. Meet at trail parking lot, W side of Durham 7th C, 2.1km S of Goodwood Rd. (aka Durham Road 21). No dogs please. Lunch at Fast Eddie's if it's open! Diana Smyth 416 778 1668. 647 292 6582 ON HIKE DAY.

Sun. 12, July 1:00pm.Uxbridge Map 5. FAMILY WALK/HIKE in Walker woods. About 2 hrs, slow-moderate. Rolling, forested terrain. Bring snacks and lots of water. Meet at trail parking lot, W side of Durham 7th C, 2.1km S of Goodwood Rd. (aka Durham Road 21). No dogs please. Diana Smyth 416 778 1668. 647 292 6582 ON HIKE DAY.

Mon. 13, July 9:30am.Puck’s Farm ORT 4th Ed. Map 1 King West. 6.5 km loop. 2.5 hours. Slow pace. Meet in the Puck’s Farm parking lot off 11th Concession, 2.5 km south of Highway 9 – Point of Interest #12. Hiking boots recommended. Well mannered dogs welcome, but must be on leash. Bring drinks and snacks. Lunch option in Schomberg after hike. Stan Butcher, 905-737-3966.

Wed. 15, July10:00am. Note 10:00am Start Time. Wasaga Beach. Join us for one of Harold’s last group hikes. Medium pace, 12 km, about 3 hr. Suggest carpooling. North on hwy 400 to Barrie. Take hwy 27, north to Elmvale. West (left) on hwy 92, becoming River Road West, to Wasaga Beach. Past the Foodland store, cross the Schoonertown Bridge (over the Nottawasaga River). Directly on the left is a plaza with McDonald’s and Tim Hortons (we can please everyone). Meet there. DO NOT turn down to the beach area near the Walmart. Hike hosted by Jill West. Contact Garry Niece 905-655-8040, (cell, day of hike) 905-809-5138.

Fri. 17, July 9:30am. YRF North Tract. 10+ km. 2+ hr. mod-fast. Meet at parking area on the west side of Hwy 48 half a km. North of Vivian Sdrd, 1.3 km south of Davis Dr. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905 477 2161.

Sat. 18, July 9:30am. Uxbridge & Scugog ORT with the Crow’s Pass Conservation Area. (Maps 5 & 6; see Updates for Maps) Approx. 14 km. Moderate pace. T&B. Mostly forested trail with some open road walking. Meet at parking lot on 7th conc. approx. 2 km S of Durham Rd. 21. 7th conc. is 4 km E of Coppin’s Corners (Brock Rd. & Durham Rd. 21) No dogs. Bring lunch & water. Jill Doble 905-764-1673

Sun. 19, July 1:00pm. Join us for a FAMILY WALK/HIKE in Uxbridge. Great opportunity to bring the kids along - Durham Forest - (map 5) Uxbridge ORT and Trans Canada Trail - 2 hrs - slow to moderate pace - well mannered dogs welcome. Rolling, forested terrain. Bring water and snacks. Meet in Durham Forest parking lot, 3789 Conc. 7 (east side), 1km south of Durham Rd 21 (Goodwood Rd). contact Brian or Wilma Millage 905.853.2407.

Mon. 20, July 9:30am. Palgrave Forest – (map 1) - loop hike – 2.5-3 hrs. Slow/mod social outing along a variety of 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 water and snack. Join us for lunch afterwards in Schomberg. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Wilma and Brian Millage 905-853-2407.

Wed. 22, July 9:30am. Glen Major / Brock Tract (Map 5). About 14 km, 4 hr, medium-fast pace. Meet at parking lot, east side of Conc. 6, 5.5 km south of Goodwood Rd (Rd 21) , north of Uxbridge/Pickering Townline. Garry Niece 905-655-8040, (cell, day of hike) 905-809-5138.

Sun. 26, July 1:00pm. Join me for a Family Walk/Hike in Whitchurch-Stouffville. Great opportunity to bring the kids along – YRF Hollidge Tract – (Map 4) Approx. 2 hrs – slow to moderate pace – well mannered dogs welcome. Forested with pond & stream. Bring water & snacks. Meet in YRT Hollidge Tract parking lot on E side of Hwy 48 lot 1.5 km N. of Ballantrae. Jill Doble 905-764-1673

Mon. 27, July 9:30am. Jokers’ Hill and Thornton Bales Conservation Area, Newmarket. 7.5 km, 2.5 hrs. Meet at Whipper Billy Watson Park on Clearmeadow Blvd., east side of Bathurst St., one street north of Mulock Drive. Turn off Bathurst onto Clearmeadow and then left into parking lot. Well mannered dogs welcome. Bring drinks and snacks. Lunch option after hike. Stan Butcher, 905-737-3966.

Wed. 29, July 10:00am.BEACH Hike/Walk. Note the start time! 12.5 km, approx 2 ½ hours. Includes, boardwalk, beach, streets and ravine trail. From the north take the Don Valley to the Lakeshore, turn left, (east) on to the Lakeshore. Turn right at the first light after Coxwell, at Northern Dancer Blvd. into Woodbine Beach. Park in the most easterly section which is free on weekdays. From the east take Kingston Rd. to Woodbine south (cemetery on north-west corner) and turn left. Continue down Woodbine through Queen Street where Woodbine curves and take first left hand turn at the lights at Northern Dancer Blvd. Join us for lunch after the hike, approx. 1:00pm. There is a 10 minute walk back to the cars. Barbara and Wayne Muirhead, 67 Lee Ave., 416 691-3531, Cell 647 283-1900.

Sat. 1, August 7:00am. Al Shaw Side Trail, 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. 2, August 10:00am. Seneca Lake (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. Water and snack. Heather Cooper (home) 905-727-8671 and (cell) 416-803-0494.

Mon. 3, August 9:30am.Civic Holiday! Uxbridge Countryside Preserve Trail – Uxbridge – (map 5) 2.5 hrs – slow to moderate. Well mannered dogs are welcome. 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. Bring along a picnic lunch to enjoy near the end of the trail. Brian and Wilma Millage 905-853-2407

Mon. 3, August 9:30am.Civic Holiday - Newmarket towards Aurora and return – ORT 4th. Edn. Map 3. 7 km, slow pace, 3 hours. Trekking southward via Fairy Lake to cross Mulock Dr. and experience the new section of the Nokiidaa Trail. Well mannered dogs welcome, but must be on leash. Meet at the Old Tannery complex - SE corner off Davis Drive between Bayview Av. and Main St. Bring drinks and snacks. Stan Butcher 905-737-3966.

Wed. 5, August 9:30am. Greenwood Conservation Area (GCA), in north Ajax/Pickering region. Loop hike, 16 km, moderate pace, 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, straight ahead to main parking lot. Garry Niece, 905-655-8040, (cell, day of hike) 905-809-5138.

Fri. 7, August 9:30am. Eldred King & Hall Side Trails. Orta map 4. 11+ km. 2+ hr, mod-fast hilly. Meet at parking area 1 km. north of Aurora Side Rd. on the east side of McCowan Rd. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905 477 2161

Sun. 9, August 9:30am. Whitchurch-Stouffville Map 4. Seek the shade of the York Region Forest and say hi to the equestrians at Eldred King Woodlands and Hall Tract. Approx 11km, moderate. About 3 hours. This hike is geared to new hikers to gain distance following my July hike. Meet in the parking lot of the Eldred King Woodlands, west side of Hwy 48 south of Cherry St. and north of St. John's Road. Possibly visit the snack bar at Musselman's Lake afterward. No dogs please. Diana Smyth 416 778 1668 or 647 292 6582 ON HIKE DAY.

Mon. 10, August 9:30am. Seneca College grounds and Millar Side Trail. ORT 4th. Ed. Map 2 and Map Update, Feb. 2008. 6 km loop. 2.5 hours. Slow pace. Enter King Campus off Dufferin Street 0.7 km N of 15th Sideroad. Bring $4.00 per car for parking fee – meet in Car Park to the right of driveway near ORTA’s Office, The Gatehouse. Bring drinks and snacks. Lunch option after hike. Stan Butcher, 905-737-3966.

Wed. 12, August 9:30am. Humber Valley Heritage Trail (south section). 16 km. T&B, 4+ hrs. mod-fast, hilly. Meet at the bridge on Castlederg Sdrd. West of Duffys Lane. Take Reg. Rd. 50 (formerly Hwy 50) 4.5 km. North of king Rd. in Bolton or 10 km. South of Hwy 9, then west 2 km. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905 477 2161

Fri. 14, August 9:30am. Glen Major Brock Tract Uxbridge map 5. Loop hike 10 + km. 2 + hrs. moderate - fast pace some hills. Meet at parking area on the east side of Uxbridge conc 6 - 0.6 km north of Uxbridge Town Line or 5 km south of Durham 21. Lunch option after hike. Russ Burton 905-830-2862

Sat. 15, August 7:00am. Early Bird Hike on the Al Shaw Side trail Uxbridge map 5 4.5 km 1.25 hrs. moderate fast. Fast Eddie's Diner for breakfast after hike. Meet at entrance west side of 6th. Conc. 1.5 km south of Durham 21. No dogs please. Russ Burton 905-830-2862.

Sun. 16, August 1:00pm. Join us for a FAMILY WALK/HIKE in Uxbridge. Great opportunity to bring the kids along - Walker Woods - (map 5) 2 hrs - slow to moderate pace - easy walking in a beautiful forested area. Well mannered dogs welcome. Bring water and snacks. Meet at parking lot 6th Con. and Albright Rd., 2km S of Durham Rd 21 (Goodwood Rd). contact Brian or Wilma Millage 905.853.2407.

Mon. 17, August 9:30am. Jefferson Forest/Kettle Lakes Park – (map 3) - slow to moderate. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Join us for our first trek in this beautiful area of conservation lands with oaks, hemlocks and kettle bogs. Take Bayview Ave 2km north of Stouffville Rd to Bethesda Side Rd, turn west towards Lake Wilcox to parking lot on right. Bring along a picnic lunch to enjoy beside Lake Wilcox at the end of the hike. Brian and Wilma Millage 905-853-2407

Wed. 19, August 9:30am. Walker Woods Glen Major ORTA map 5 16km mod fast loop hike some hills lunch on trail. Meet at trail parking lot West side of 7th. Conc. 2.1 km. South of Goodwood Rd. (Durham 21) Russ Burton 905-830-2862

Fri. 21, August 9:30am. YRF North Tract. 10+ km. 2+ hr. mod-fast. Meet at parking area on the west side of Hwy 48 half a km. North of Vivian Sdrd, 1.3 km south of Davis Dr. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905 477 2161.

Mon. 24, August 9:30am. NW Aurora Trails – ORT 4th Edn. Town of Aurora map loop hike – 2.5 hours, 6.5 km. Meet in the lower level car park of the Aurora Community Centre, Aurora Heights Dr. west off Yonge St. 0.6 km north of Wellington St. Bring drinks and a snack. Lunch option in Aurora after hike. Stan Butcher, 905-737-3966.

Wed. 26, August 9:30am. Durham Forest ORTA map5. We will Hike for 2+ hrs then go to Fast Eddies for lunch. Meet at the Durham Forest parking area on the east side of the 7th Conc. 1 km south of Durham Rd. 21. No dogs please. Joan Taylor 905 477 2161

Sat. 29, August 7:00am. Early Bird Hike on the Al Shaw side trail Uxbridge map 5 4.5 km 1.25 hrs. moderate fast. Breakfast option after hike. Meet at entrance west side of 6th. conc. 1.5 km. south of Durham 21. No dogs please. Russ Burton 905-830-2862

Sun. 30, August 1:00pm. Join us for a FAMILY WALK/HIKE in Uxbridge. Great opportunity to bring the kids along. Walker Woods (ORT map 5) - about 2 hrs - slow-moderate pace - rolling, forested terrain. Bring water and snacks. Meet at parking lot (east side) 6th Conc and Albright Road, 2km S of Durham Rd 21 (Goodwood Rd). Contact - Linda Tyndall (905)718-8854 (cell). Mon. 31, August 9:30am. Uxbridge – map 5 – Secord-Goodwood Tracts, loop hike – 2.5 - 3hrs.- slow to moderate. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Scenic ponds, meadows and forested trails. Meet at Secord Parking Lot, 2km s of the town of Goodwood, (Durham 21), on Conc 3, E on Secord Rd. Bring water and snack.. Join us for lunch afterwards. Wilma and Brian Millage 905.853.2407