About us
This is an adult hiking club; hikers must be 18 years or older.
This meetup page is for event sign up only. To become a member of our club, please bring the membership form to your first hike. Membership Form.
You must be a member of the club to participate in our activities. We cannot accommodate guests.
About Our Club
This is a volunteer-run club.
Our trips are led by untrained (and sometimes unorganized) members.
We are active during the spring (Apr~Jun) and fall (Sep~Nov).
We do mostly day hikes on the Bruce Trail and on nearby trail systems within 90 minutes drive of Toronto.
Most of our hikes are 15 km or less.
If you are new to hiking, please start with a Level 1 hike.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.hphc.ca or Facebook .
HPHC FAQ: (Please Read)
https://www.meetup.com/HighParkHikingClub/pages/24511289/Hiking_FAQ/
Pets and Children
Please do not bring pets and children to our hikes.
If you wish to take your dog hiking, please visit this group:
http://www.meetup.com/Muttley-Crew
Waiver
Hiking is a dangerous activity.
All club activities are done at the participant's own risk.
Each participant agrees to voluntarily assume all risks, dangers, and expenses incidental to all club programs, functions or activities. High Park Hiking Club, its administration, event organizers, hike leaders, carpool drivers, etc. assumes no responsibility for claims, losses, damages, injury, costs or expenses due to club activities.
History of High Park Clubs
There used to be one club -- The High Park Ski Club.
The High Park Ski Club started at the High Park YMCA in the 50s.
We did all kinds of activities together: cross-country skiing and downhill skiing and snowshoeing and hiking and biking and rollerblading and canoeing and camping and dancing...
As the membership grew and the focus diverged, we decided to separate the different activities into independently operated clubs. Thus the creation of the High Park Hiking Club.
Upcoming events
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The Kelso Klimb: Sweat, Sighs, and Special Dispensations 🏔️
Kelso Hike, 8660 Appleby Line, Milton, ON L0P 1B0, Milton, ON, CAGear up, team. On Saturday, May 30th, we are tackling The Kelso Klimb: Reach the Sky Hike.
Is it a climb? Absolutely. Will it challenge your glutes and your dignity? Definitely. As we push up the Niagara Escarpment, you will sweat, you will grunt, and—let’s be honest—you may even accidentally test your internal exhaust system. But I promise you’ll be smiling once we conquer the summit.
The Nitty-Gritty:
- Start promptly at 9:30
- Distance: A solid 10 km loop.
- Difficulty: Level 2.5 (Comfortably uncomfortable).
- Survival Gear: Bring plenty of water and snacks unless you plan on foraging.
Parking (The VIP Treatment): Because you guys are with me, I have used my immense charm to secure special dispensation from a local farm owner. We get free parking right in the driveway of a private farm. I will open the gate.
đź“Ť Where: 8660 Appleby Line, Milton, ON L0P 1B0
What3Words: ///sedans.fudgy.refurbish
Carpool please, ask and you shall receive.The Après-Hike Reward: To instantly replace all those hard-burned calories, we’ll be hitchen a ride over to Toss Thai in Milton. It was voted the absolute best Thai restaurant in the entire town. (Granted, it’s also the only Thai restaurant in the town, but let’s not let logistics ruin a good accolade).
đź“Ť Where: 1120 Steeles Ave. East, Milton, ON
What3Words: ///deacon.indigo.clangs
It’s going to be literally and figuratively an uplifting experience. Are you in? Let me know.7 attendees
Scotsdale Farm
Carpool 10am at York Mills Subway Station Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off Point, Old York Mills Road, Toronto, ON, CAWe are hiking at Scotsdale Farm with Debbie McDermott and Bohdan Bilyj. This is a Level_2 Bruce Trail hike with lots of woods, and some lookouts. We expect around 14km with a few hills.
Directions
- Exit Highway_401 at Trafalger Road (Exit_328), and go north.
- After you pass through Georgetown, you will come to a T-intersection, which is Highway_7. Turn left.
- After three and a half kilometres, fork right back onto Trafalger Road.
- Continue north about 1.6_kilometres, and look for the sign.
Google Maps: 13807 Trafalgar Rd, Georgetown, Ontario.
Après-hike suggestion: St. George Pub in Georgetown.
Waiver
Hiking is a dangerous activity; each participant agrees to assume his/her own risks. If you are new to hiking, please start with a Level 1 hike.
Hike leader's decision is final.
See you on the trail.
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Know where you are going
Paid app: Bruce Trail Map for smartphones (http://brucetrail.org/pages/trail/app)
Free apps:
Here's just a sample on the web:
Google Fit (https://www.google.com/fit/),
Runkeeper (http://www.runkeeper.com/),
MyTrack (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.maps.mytracks&hl=en),
GPS Essentials (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mictale.gpsessentials&hl=en)9 attendees
🏔️ Grind it at Glen Haffy: The Backdoor Edition
Glen Haffy, 18807 Centreville Creek Rd., Caledon East, ON, CAIt’s not Vancouver's infamous Grouse Grind, but we will be doing some legitimate climbing through Glen Haffy.
These trails offer some of the most panoramic vistas in southern Ontario. We're talking wide paths weaving through a landscape of trees reaching so far into the sky you might actually strain your neck.
🤫 What Sounds Will You Hear?- The sweet whistle of a cardinal.
- The deep croak of a bullfrog.
- The majestic, chaotic cackling of the High Park Hiking Group.
As a bonus, both the Niagara Escarpment and the Bruce Trail converge here, and it boasts some of the best trout fishing around—though we’ll be chasing kilometers, not fish.
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đźš— The Logistics (Read Closely)
- When: Saturday, June 13th. Meet at the trailhead, laced up and ready to roll by 10:00 AM sharp.
- The Secret: We are entering through the back way once again. You know what that means: No parking fees. Use those saved loonies to buy yourself a celebratory coffee.
- Carpooling: Highly encouraged. Have you seen gas prices lately? Ouch. Organize among yourselves and share the pain at the pump.
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🥾 The Stats & Location
- The Challenge: Expect 11 km of exhilarating, calf-burning hiking at a solid Level 3.
- Google Plus Code: W3RM+F4G Caledon, Ontario hyperlink
- What3words https://what3words.com/backside.boundary.nodded— Trust me, just use it. You’ll like it. Plus, "backside" is highly accurate for how our glutes will feel.
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🎒 What to Bring
Be fully prepared with your usual gear: snacks, bug spray, plenty of water, a packed lunch, and... icers (WTF).
Yes, it’s June. No, there isn't ice. But look, we’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: there is no such thing as too much fresh air (or being ridiculously over-prepared).
Need I say more? Will you be joining me?3 attendees
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