What we’re about
Our purpose is to have frequent, casual, energetic hiking events that fit easily into busy lives. Many of our hikes range from 5km to 10km, within 1.5 to 2 hours. We stick (mostly) to established well-groomed trails so we can keep the pace lively. Sometimes we breathe hard climbing and descending large hills challenging ourselves. We enjoy nature, watching the seasons change and embracing the additional challenge this brings. Besides all the physical benefits hiking provides, we aim to have fun, enjoy good conversation while building friendships along the way.
There will usually be a few hikes per week, somewhere around Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax, Uxbridge, Oshawa and Bowmanville. We'll often have weekend hikes that are a little longer (sometimes MUCH longer) and sometimes travel much further if there's an adventure to be had.
Also see our current Rules and Liability Waiver as part of your participation.
That's about it! If you have any questions, please contact somebody in the leadership team.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Fast Hike: Rouge/ North SideRouge Park Woodland Trail, Toronto, ON
Our group will leave at the posted time, so please arrive early. Please cancel your RSVP if you can't make it. The hike time will be changed, those on the going list will be notified of the actual hiking time the evening before the hike. Those that are not on the going list are asked to refrain from attending, as the parking space is limited. For those carpooling, please have your passengers as +1s (since I'm adding based on the "vehicles" in attendance, not hikers).
How fast, how far? Assume 4.5 km/h for a distance of 6.75 km. Terrain is mostly flat, but it does have a small hill or two. So we'll replace the difficulty of climbing with speed. The route is a "there and back again", so we will finish where we originally start from.
Bring water and wear good hiking/trail shoes or boots. I also recommend wearing pants since their is an area where we'll walk through some brush, which can't be avoided. I also suggest wearing insect repellant.
We will be going out for coffee after our hike, all are welcome.
Required reading for you and your guests before RSVP'ing to all events:
- Liability Waiver and Group Rules (updated 05/30/22)
- When asked at RSVP time, indicate *Yes* if you agree to the question provided.
- See general information about Tick Safety
Not open - Tuesday evening hike at The Rouge - (moderaterly fast pace - not for beginnersGlen Rouge Campground, Toronto, ON
** this is not a beginner hike
** all hikers must must be 16 years of age or older and **This ~6.5k plus hike will be at a moderate pace of approx. 4.5 km/hr with a number of long steep hills. Bring water, hiking boots and poles if desired. Make sure to arrive early, as we leave at 5:30.
Required reading for you and your guests before RSVP'ing to all events:
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Liability Waiver and Group Rules (updated 05/30/22)
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When asked at RSVP time, indicate *Yes* if you agree to the question provided.
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See general information about Tick Safety
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