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Tips for an enjoyable hike:

  1. Dress appropriately for the weather. Dress in layers. Waterproof boots, jacket and pants recommended. Wear sturdy hiking boots appropriate to changing precipitation and temperature.
  2. Water is essential for all hikes and lunch may be needed for longer ones.
  3. In case of inclement weather, call leader to confirm the hike.
  4. Hikers should arrive at least 15 minutes before the advertised hike time. Be aware that parking areas are public places; refrain from keeping valuables in your car.
  5. Select hikes most suitable for your ability.
  6. Unless specified in the hike details, please contact hike leaders prior to the hikes to see if well-mannered dogs under leash are welcome. With your support, we'll try our best to make the hikes memorable experiences for all.

 

Hike Speeds

Slow:     3 km/hr
Moderate:        4 km/hr
Fast:        5 km/hr
Very Fast:        6 km/hr or greater

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May 2013 Hikes

Wed, May-1, 9:30AM, Unionville
Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. Hike around Toogood pond and beyond. Meet at Toogood parking area. Take Main St, Unionville north from Carlton Rd 0.5 km, turn west on Toogood Pond Rd to parking lot.
Contact: Gail Dutchak at 905-737-6675, cell phone on day of hike 647-377-1913.

Wed, May-1, 9:30AM, Bruce Trail Hockley Valley
16+km; Moderate to Fast pace; 4+hrs. T&B hike with side trails. Many steep hills through hardwood forest. Meet at the Bruce Trail parking area on the north side of Hockley Rd. Take Airport Rd 7 km north of Hwy 9, then west 6 km on Hockley Rd to parking area.
Contact: Bob Comfort at 905-473-2669, cell phone on day of hike 905-960-0543.

Fri, May-3, 9:30AM, Walker Woods
ORTA Map 5; 10+km; Fast pace; 2+hrs. Fast and hilly. No dogs please. 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, May-4, 7:00AM, Al Shaw Side Trail
ORTA Map 5; 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Join us for breakfast after the hike. No dogs please. 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, May-4, 8:00AM, King City
ORTA Map 2; 13+km; Moderate pace; 4hrs. We will hike Eaton Hall loop and Mary Lake and continue to Pine Farm for refreshments. Meet at roadside parking on Keele St, about 3 km north of King Rd.
Contact: Mina or Mahnoosh at 905-770-9954 or 647-968-4533.

Updated Sun, May-5, 10:00AM, Uxbridge - Secord Forest
ORTA Map 5; 10.5km; Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Secord and Albright side trails; loop hike. Bring lunch and drinks. Dress for the weather. Meet at roadside parking, Brock Rd and Albright Rd.
Contact: Garry Niece at 905-655-8040; day of hike 905-809-5138.

Sun, May-5, 1:30PM, York Regional Forest, Bendor and Graves Tract
5km; Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. Loop hike. Enjoy the early woodland spring flowers. Well-mannered dogs welcomed. 17858 McCowan Rd, East Gwillimbury, at parking lot on west side, 1.3 km north of Davis Dr.
Contact: Robert Alsop at 905-898-3781, cell phone on day of hike 905-717-3718, email: ralsop@rogers.com.

Sun, May-5, 2:00PM, Mary Lake/Pine Orchard
ORTA Map 2; Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. Loop Hike, gently rolling forested terrain, beginners and families welcome. Bring water and snacks. Meet at the roadside parking on Keele St, 2.7 km north of King Rd/0.7 km north of 15th Sideroad.
Contact: Vida Grosl at 416-921-0491.

Mon, May-6, 9:30AM, Whitchurch/Stouffville - Eldred King Forest
ORTA Map 4; Slow to Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Join Bob and Diane on the wide, shady, sandy trails in this area. Well-mannered dogs are encouraged to bring their owners. Join us for lunch afterwards. Parking lot west side of Hwy 48, 2.4 km north of Aurora Rd or 1.6 km south of Vivian Rd.
Contact: Bob Hughes at 905-833-5908.

Tue, May-7, 9:30AM, T&B Keele Street to Gate House in Seneca and Millar Side Trail.
ORTA Map 2; 9km; Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. A hike through beautiful Seneca grounds with some steep hills. Hiking boots recommended. No dogs are allowed in Seneca. Meet at Road Side of Keele St, 2.8 km north of King Rd.
Contact: Peter Schaefer at 905-476-0413 or on day of hike 905-967-3004.

Wed, May-8, 9:30AM, Seaton Hiking Trail
9+km; Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. We’ll take the trail north from its southerly access point, T&B, following West Duffins creek, hilly and rough. No pets please. Meet in parking lot at the end of Conc 3, north of 401, west of Brock Rd, Pickering.
Contact: Lynne Bussey at 905-839-8116 (between 8:30 AM and 9:00 PM).

Wed, May-8, 9:30AM, Humber Valley Heritage Trail (south section)
16km; Fast pace; 4+hrs. T&B, fast, and hilly. No dogs please. Meet at the bridge on Castlederg Sideroad west of Duffys Ln take Regional 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.
Contact: Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Fri, May-10, 9:30AM, Walker Woods
ORTA Map 5; 10+km; Fast pace; 2+hrs. Fast and hilly. No dogs please. 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.

Fri, May-10, 9:30AM, Eldred King Woodlands
ORTA Map 4; 9+km; Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Semi Loop hike through Eldred King Woodlands and Scout Tract, some hills. Meet at parking lot off Hwy 48, west side, south of Cherry St.
Contact: Kevin Lowe at 416-655-2256 (hike day only).

Sat, May-11, 7:00AM, Al Shaw Side Trail
ORTA Map 5; 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Join us for breakfast after the hike. No dogs please. 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, May-11, 1:30PM, Jefferson Forest
ORTA Map 3; 8km; Moderate pace; 3hrs. 2013 Trillium Trek. Hike the Jefferson Forest in the Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve. Some steep slopes, proper footwear is a must. See acres of fresh Trilliums! Meet in the south parking lot of the Oak Ridges Community Centre, 12895 Bayview Ave.
Contact: Rhys Beak at 905-237-1826, cell phone on day of hike only 289-221-7154.

Mon, May-13, 9:30AM, King City
ORTA Map 2; 7km; Slow pace; 2.5hrs. Follow the Main ORMT past Mary Lake to Jane St, returning via the Pine Farms Side Trail - maybe we'll see apple blossom. Bring water. Hopefully we can have a fresh coffee at Pine Farms. Dogs on leash welcome. Lunch option afterwards. Meet at the roadside parking area where the ORMT crosses Keele St, 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, May-15, 9:30AM, King City
ORTA Map 2; Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. King, Mary Lake, Pine Valley Orchards. Meet at roadside on Keele St, about 3 km north of King Rd.
Contact: Gail Dutchak at 905-737-6675, cell phone on day of hike 647-377-1913.

Wed, May-15, 9:30AM, Seaton Hiking Trail
19+km; Moderate to Fast pace; 5hrs. There & back with some loops, hilly. Meet at the trailhead located on the south side of Hwy 7, east of Green River.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Fri, May-17, 9:30AM, Brock Tract
ORTA Map 5; 10+km; Fast pace; 2+hrs. Loop hike, some hilly sections. Meet at parking area on east side of Uxbridge 6th Conc, 5.5 km south of Durham Rd 21 or 0.5 km north of Uxbridge-Pickering town line.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Sat, May-18, 7:00AM, Al Shaw Sidetrail
ORTA Map 5; 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Loop hike, some hilly sections. No dogs please. Meet at parking area on west side of Uxbridge 7th Conc, 2 km south of Durham Rd 21.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Sat, May-18, 8:00AM, King City
ORTA Map 2; 13+km; Moderate pace; 4hrs. We will hike Eaton Hall loop and Mary Lake and continue to Pine Farm for refreshments. Meet at roadside parking on Keele St, about 3 km north of King Rd.
Contact: Mina or Mahnoosh at 905-770-9954 or 647-968-4533.

Mon, May-20, 9:30AM, Uxbridge - Secord/Goodwood
ORTA Map 5; Slow to Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Join Garry Niece and Gail on these scenic mixed forest and meadow trails. Look for spring flowers along these pleasant trails. Well-mannered dogs are encouraged to bring their owners. Join us for lunch afterwards. Go 2 km south of Goodwood Rd on 3rd Conc, then east on Secord Rd to parking lot.
Contact: Gail Dutchak at 905-737-6675, cell phone on day of hike 647-377-1913.

Mon, May-20, 9:30AM, Oak Ridges (north Richmond Hill)
ORTA Map 3; 6km; Slow pace; 2hrs. Victoria Day T&B family trek across the Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve to historic Bond Lake and return. Bring drinks and snacks. Dogs on leash welcome. Meet in the Bathurst Glen Golf Club parking lot on the east side of Bathurst St, 1.5 km south of King Rd.
Contact: Stan Butcher at 905-737-3966, cell phone on day of hike only 416-434-3471.

Wed, May-22, 9:30AM, Jokers Hill / Koffler-Bales S.T.
ORTA Map 3; 16km; Moderate to Fast pace; 4hrs. T&B/loops. Meet at Whipper Billy Watson Park, Newmarket; just east of Bathurst St on north side of Clearmeadow Blvd, first street north of Mulock Dr.
Contact: Garry Niece at 905-655-8040, cell phone on day of hike 905-809-5138.

Sat, May-25, 7:00AM, Al Shaw Sidetrail
ORTA Map 5; 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Loop hike, some hilly sections. No dogs please. Meet at parking area on west side of Uxbridge 7th Conc, 2 km south of Durham Rd 21.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Updated Sat, May-25, 9:30AM, Jefferson Forest
ORTA Map 3; 8+km; Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Some steep slopes, proper footwear a must. Meet in south parking lot Oak Ridges Community Centre, 12895 Bayview Ave.
Contact: Jerry Wajgensberg at 416-889-6864 day of hike only.

Mon, May-27, 9:30AM, Palgrave and New Tecumseth
ORTA Map 1; 8.5km; Slow to Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Loop trek on the New Tecumseth Trail towards Tottenham, then through Simcoe County Forest returning on the Main ORT. Bring drinks and snacks. Dogs on leash welcome. Lunch option at Schomberg. Meet at roadside parking beside the rail tracks on Mount Pleasant Rd, 1.6 km south of Hwy 9.
Contact: Stan Butcher at 905-737-3966, cell phone on day of hike only 416-434-3471.

Tue, May-28, 9:30AM, East Gwillimbury. North Section of Nokiidaa Trail
10+km; Moderate to Fast pace; 2+hrs. Loop hike along the Holland River. Meet at Rogers Reservoir parking lot on Green Ln, north side, just east of intersection of Main St and 2nd Conc. No dogs please.
Contact: Mike Denny at 905-642-5781.

Updated Wed, May-29, 9:30AM, Nokiidaa Trail
ORTA Map 3; Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. Hike along the Holland River. Meet at the south end of parking lot at Newmarket Municipal Office on the north side of Mulock Dr, just west of the railway tracks west of Bayview Ave.
Contact: Doug Christie at at 647-267-3775.

Wed, May-29, 9:30AM, Seaton Hiking Trail
10+km; Fast pace; 2+hrs. Fast T&B, hilly. No dogs. 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, May-31, 9:30AM, YRF North Tract
10+km; Fast pace; 2+hrs. No dogs please. Meet at parking area on the west side of Hwy 48, 0.5 km north of Vivian Rd or 1.3 km south of Davis Dr.
Contact: Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Fri, May-31, 9:30AM, East Duffins Creek Headwaters, Glen Major Forest
ORTA Map 5; 9+km; Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Loop hike, hilly, some nice outlooks, may be muddy. Meet at parking lot off Uxbridge Conc 7, 6 km south of Durham Route 21 or 1 km north of Uxbridge/Pickering town line.
Contact: Kevin Lowe at 416-655-2256 (hike day only).


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June 2013 Hikes

Sat, Jun-1, 7:00AM, Al Shaw Side Trail
ORTA Map 5; 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Join us for breakfast after the hike. No dogs please. 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, Jun-1, 8:00AM, King City
ORTA Map 2; 13+km; Moderate pace; 4hrs. We will hike Eaton Hall loop and Mary Lake and continue to Pine Farm for refreshments. Meet at roadside parking on Keele St, about 3 km north of King Rd.
Contact: Mina or Mahnoosh at 905-770-9954 or 647-968-4533.

Sun, Jun-2, 2:00PM, Clarke/Dainty Tracts YRF
ORTA Map 4; Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. Two loops, fairly flat forested terrain. Families and beginners welcome. Bring water and snacks. Meet at the parking lot on the west side of McCowan Rd, 0.4 km south of Aurora Rd.
Contact: Vida Grosl at 416-921-0491.

Mon, Jun-3, 9:30AM, Brock/Glen Major Forest
ORTA Map 5; Slow to Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Meadow and forest trails with moderate hills and scenic views. Well-mannered dogs are encouraged to bring their owners. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with us on the trail at the end of the hike. Parking lot on east side of 6th Conc, 7 km south of Goodwood Rd or 1 km north of Uxbridge/Pickering town line.
Contact: Brian & Wilma Millage at 905-853-2407, cell phone on day of hike 416-722-6512.

Wed, Jun-5, 9:30AM, Harmony Creek, Oshawa
Moderate pace; 2+hrs. T&B hike along beautiful Harmony Creek. Rugged path to mostly paved trail. Dogs may accompany owner but must be leashed. Meet in parking lot at Donovan Rec Ctr, 171 Harmony Rd. From Hwy 401, exit #419 to N. Bloor St, turn north (left) on Harmony.
Contact: Lynne Bussey at 905-839-8116 (between 8:30 AM and 9:00 PM).

Wed, Jun-5, 9:30AM, Glen Major/ Walker
ORTA Map 5; 16+km; Moderate to Fast pace; 4+hrs. Loop hike. Hilly. Meet at parking area on east side of Uxbridge Conc 6, 0.6 km north of Uxbridge town line or 5.5 km south of Durham Rd 21.
Contact: Bob Comfort at 905-473-2669, cell phone on day of hike 905-960-0543.

Fri, Jun-7, 9:30AM, Rouge Park
9+km; Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Semi loop hike along the Rouge River, hilly, pretty overlooks on the route. Meet at 1749 Meadowvale Road at Zoo Rd - follow signs for Rouge Valley Conservation Centre.
Contact: Kevin Lowe at 416-655-2256 (hike day only).

Fri, Jun-7, 9:30AM, Happy Valley
ORTA Map 2; 10+km; Fast pace; 2+hrs. Loop hike, some hilly sections. Meet at roadside parking, King 16th sideroad and Weston Rd.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Sat, Jun-8, 7:00AM, Al Shaw Sidetrail
ORTA Map 5; 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Loop hike, some hilly sections. No dogs please. Meet at parking area on west side of Uxbridge 7th Conc, 2 km south of Durham Road 21.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Sun, Jun-9, 10:00AM, Bluebird Side Trail
ORTA Map 10; 9+km; Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. T&B hike. Forest and field, hope to see nesting Bluebirds. Bring snacks and drinks. Possible stop at Tyrone Mill after hike. Take Hwy 115 north from Taunton Rd to Hwy 35 cut-off.  On Hwy 35 take first road to the left and bear left past first parking area to the large parking area further on.
Contact: Grace at 905-263-4340.

Mon, Jun-10, 9:30AM, Oak Ridges (north Richmond Hill)
ORTA Map 3; 6km; Slow pace; 2hrs. Our first hike on a new trail with spectacular boardwalks followed by a loop around park trails where the East Branch of the Humber River is flowing west! (These trails not shown on our map). Bring drinks and snacks. Dogs on leash welcome. Lunch option afterwards. Meet at west end of the parking lot on the north side of Regatta Ave west off Yonge St, 3 stop lights north of King Rd.
Contact: Stan Butcher at 905-737-3966, cell phone on day of hike only 416-434-3471.

Wed, Jun-12, 9:30AM, Eldridge King Woodlands
ORTA Map 4; Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. Loop hike through York Regional Forest. Meet at the parking lot west of Hwy 48, 2.7 km north of Aurora Rd.
Contact: Gail Dutchak at 905-737-6675, cell phone on day of hike 647-377-1913.

Wed, Jun-12, 9:30AM, Seaton Hiking Trail
16+km; Fast pace; 4+hrs. Fast and hilly T&B. No dogs. 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, Jun-14, 9:30AM, Unionville
10+km; Fast pace; 2+hrs. Loop around Toogood & Walden Ponds. Meet at Toogood parking area. Take Main St, Unionville north from Carlton Rd 0.5 km, turn west on Toogood Pond to parking.
Contact: Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

New Hike Fri, Jun-14, 9:30AM, YRF - Eldred King Woodlands
ORTA Map 4; Moderate pace; 2+hrs. Loop hike on sandy, forested trails. Bring water and a snack. Meet at parking lot off west side of Hwy 48, 2.5 km north of Ballantrae.
Contact: Weibo Cheng at 416-839-1068.

Sat, Jun-15, 12:00AM.
ORTA's 7th ANNUAL 160km TEAM FUNDRAISER- THE MORAINE ADVENTURE RELAY-RUN, CYCLE, PADDLE -RICE LAKE TO SENECA COLLEGE, KING CAMPUS

Mon, Jun-17, 9:30AM, YRF Hall Tract
ORTA Map 4; Slow to Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Shaded forest and meadow trails with moderate hills. Well-mannered dogs are encouraged to bring their owners. Join us for lunch afterwards. Meet at parking area on east side of McCowan Rd, 1 km north of Aurora Rd.
Contact: Brian & Wilma Millage at 905-853-2407, cell phone on day of hike 416-722-6512.

Wed, Jun-19, 9:30AM, ORT Clarington East, including Bluebird Sidetrail
ORTA Map 8; 19km; Moderate to Fast pace; 5hrs. T&B, mainly forested with some road. Lunch on trail. Meet at roadside parking area, Darlington-Clarke town line and Darlington Conc 8.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Updated:Fri, Jun-21, 9:30AM, Seaton Trail
9+km; Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. T&B hike, along the banks of East Duffin's Creek. Village of Whitevale, at parking lot on the south side of Whitevale Rd, west of Duffin's creek.
Contact: Kevin Lowe at 416-655-2256 (hike day only).

Sat, Jun-22, 7:00AM, Al Shaw Sidetrail
ORTA Map 5; 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Loop hike, some hilly sections. No dogs please. Meet at parking area on west side of Uxbridge 7th Conc, 2 km south of Durham Rd 21.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Updated Sat, Jun-22, 9:30AM, Jefferson Forest
ORTA Map 3; 8+km; Moderate pace; 2.5hrs. Some steep slopes, proper footwear a must. Meet in south parking lot Oak Ridges Community Centre, 12895 Bayview Ave.
Contact: Jerry Wajgensberg at 416-889-6864 day of hike only.

Sat, Jun-22, 10:00AM, Dufferin Hi-Land, Mono Cliffs
10km; Slow to Moderate pace; 4hrs. Nice loop using the main Bruce Trail and side trails. The route will take us through woods and fields and includes a panoramic view from a hilltop lookout point. No dogs. Coffee after. Mono Community Centre. From east, go north on Airport Rd, cross Hwy 9 and travel 13 km to Regional Hwy 8. Turn left (west) and travel 7 km to Mono Cliffs Inn. Turn left on 2nd line EHS to parking area.
Contact: Tessa Shelvey at 905-850-1507 (before 9:00PM). Joint outing with Bruce Trail club. E-mail inquiries: mapletrees16@yahoo.ca

Sun, Jun-23, 2:00PM, Al Shaw Side Trail
ORTA Map 5; 4+km; Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. Loop hike. Families and well-mannered dogs welcome. Bring snacks and water. Meet at parking area on east side of the 6th Conc, 2 km south of Durham 21, at Albright Rd.
Contact: Brian & Kathy Clark at 905-841-9757, cell phone on day of hike 416-618-1726.

Mon, Jun-24, 9:30AM, Whitchurch-Stouffville
ORTA Map 4; 7km; Slow pace; 2.5hrs. Loops around the Dainty and Clarke Tracts of York Region Forest including the new extension of Clarke Tract. Bring drinks and snacks. Dogs on leash welcome. Lunch option afterwards. Meet in the Dainty Tract parking lot, west side of McCowan Rd, 0.4 km south of Aurora Rd.
Contact: Stan Butcher at 905-737-3966, cell phone on day of hike only 416-434-3471.

Tue, Jun-25, 9:30AM, Aurora. South Section of Nokiidaa Trail.
Town of Aurora; 10+km; Moderate to Fast pace; 2+hrs. Loop hike along the Holland River. Meet at the north Sheppards Bush C.A. parking lot at the south end of Industry St. Take Mary St off Industrial Pkwy South or Wellington St. No dogs please.
Contact: Mike Denny at 905-642-5781.

Wed, Jun-26, 9:30AM, Holland Landing Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve
5km; Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. Follow the footsteps of John Goldie's hike up Yonge St, June 26 1819, as he discovered the rare prairie relic of Holland Landing. Poison Ivy is common. Closed-toed footwear, long sleeved shirts and long pants are recommended. Meet at Anchor Park, Holland Landing. North side of Doan Rd, 350 metres east of Yonge St.
Contact: Robert Alsop at 905-898-3781, cell phone on day of hike 905-717-3718, email: ralsop@rogers.com.

Wed, Jun-26, 9:30AM, Ganaraska Forest
ORTA Map 8; 3hrs. Strawberry Hike. Loop hikes thru gentle terrain in hardwood forest. Short Hike: 10 km, Moderate pace. Longer Hike (leader, Garry Niece): 14+ km, Moderate – Fast pace. Dogs on leash welcome. Strawberry Social at John Windatt’s after hike. From Hwy 35/115 go east on Regional Road #9 for 10 km, then north 4 km on Cold Springs Camp Rd to Ganaraska Forest Centre parking lot.
Contact: John Windatt at 905-786-2546 or on day of hike 905-243-5131.

Fri, Jun-28, 9:30AM, Walker Woods
ORTA Map 5; 10+km; Fast pace; 2+hrs. Fast and hilly. No dogs please. 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.

New Hike Fri, Jun-28, 9:30AM, YRF - Eldred King Woodlands
ORTA Map 4; Moderate pace; 2+hrs. Loop hike on sandy, forested trails. Bring water and a snack. Meet at parking lot off west side of Hwy 48, 2.5 km north of Ballantrae.
Contact: Weibo Cheng at 416-839-1068.

Sat, Jun-29, 7:00AM, Al Shaw Sidetrail
ORTA Map 5; 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Loop hike, some hilly sections. No dogs please. Meet at parking area on west side of Uxbridge 7th Conc, 2 km south of Durham Rd 21.
Contact: Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Sat, Jun-29, 8:00AM, King City
ORTA Map 2; 13+km; Moderate pace; 4hrs. We will hike Eaton Hall loop and Mary Lake and continue to Pine Farm for refreshments. Meet at roadside parking on Keele St, about 3 km north of King Rd.
Contact: Mina or Mahnoosh at 905-770-9954 or 647-968-4533.

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