High Park Hiking Club

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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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TommyThompson
Sun, May 10 · 10:00 AM EDT
Location not specified yet
## Details

Our hike leader is Gadi Prager
From the website...
- TommyThompson -- description of hike with driving instructions
- Schedule Spring 2025
- What to Bring -- on a hike
- Hiking Etiquette
- Taking Photos
- Après Hike
Hello Hikers (and those currently questioning our identity),
This coming Sunday, May 10th, we are trading our vertical inclines for horizontal velocity. We’re "walking" more than "hiking." What’s up with that, you ask? Think of it as a strategic recovery mission at a brisk pace.
We’re tackling the Leslie St. Spit, formally known as Tommy Thompson Park. Fun fact: Tommy is world-renowned for the phrase “Please Walk on the Grass,” so feel free to rebel by staying on the path—or don’t. He’d want you to live your best life.

The Mission
This is a classic 11 km out-and-back journey to the lighthouse. It’s paved, level, and straighter than a ruler, with unpaved "finger trails" for those who have an itch for the scenic route.
Navigation Warning: It is virtually impossible to get lost unless you decide to swim to St. Catharines or the Island Airport. If you plan on stowing away in the cargo hold of a jet to the Caribbean, please let me know by the 5 km mark so we don’t count you as "missing."

The Scenery
Far from a boring stroll, the views are spectacular—pure "Kodak moment" territory for the shutterbugs among us. As a nature reserve, the park is teeming with locals, including Marty the Mink. You’ll have Lake Ontario on one side and the iconic Toronto skyline on the other. It’s basically a 360-degree flex.

The Details
Runners: You are more than welcome to "Run, Forrest, Run" ahead of us. Trail runners are a solid choice if you want to explore the grit.
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM sharp at the park entrance.
Cost: $0.00. Free parking, free entrance, priceless memories.
Transport: Carpooling is available for those who prefer to be chauffeured in style. "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams" (though you’ll have to provide your own Grey Poupon).
Supplies: Bring water and lunch. Marty the Mink does not share his snacks.

Location: 1-3 Leslie St. Toronto, ON M4M 3M9
The views for this walk are truly unbe-leaf-able. (Sorry, I had to).
Looking forward to seeing everyone out there!

Gadi Prager
6 attendees