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High Park Hikers,
We are headed to The Beaches Sunday, July 19th.
Before you say, "We’ve all lived in Toronto since the dawn of time and been there a million times," hear me out. Au contraire! Have you ever been to the secret waterfront stretch heading toward the Scarborough Bluffs? I thought not. Prepare to be thrilled, amazed, and profoundly grateful you aren't sitting at home on your... well, you know what.
Here are the gritty details:
📍 The Route & Logistics

  • The Start: We’ll kick things off at the Glen Stewart Ravine trailhead (a hidden gem in its own right).
  • The Distance: Roughly 10 km, point-to-point (Note: This is not a loop).
  • The Return Plan: Because it’s a linear hike, we have options to get back to the cars:
  • TTC: $3.35 adult / $2.30 senior.
  • Uber: ~$16 (easily split between three people).
  • The Long Way: You could walk back along the main road, but it’s blaringly loud, busy, and completely unrecommended. It turns the day into a 16.6 km trek. I did it once so you don't have to. Trust me on this one.

🥾 Gear & Trail Conditions

  • Footwear: This is a hiking boots kind of day. Waterproof ones are highly recommended.
  • The Obstacles: Expect mud and water. Unless you possess a freakishly long stride, you have three choices: convince your partner to give you a piggyback ride, accept wet feet, or just embrace the sand.
  • Difficulty: We'll encounter some tricky rocks and Level 3 terrain in portions. It's a fun challenge, but nothing to fear. (And no, despite being a beach hike, bikinis are strictly optional).

🌲 Amenities (or Lack Thereof)

  • Washrooms: Nada. Zero. Zip.
  • If "answering the call of nature" in nature poses a problem, please plan accordingly. As some of you have witnessed, I have to stop occasionally. That said, I've noticed a few people in this group possess the bladder capacity of a camel, which is genuinely impressive. Teach me your ways.

🕒 Rendezvous Details

Yogis are welcome to greet the morning with a sun salutation at the water’s edge. Don’t let your summer mileage fall off the radar—being outside is great, and this hike will definitely peak your interest.

RSVP now and join me.

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