About us
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
8
Sunny Sunnybrook ~6.5 km
Sunnybrook Park, 1132 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON, CAThis week we'll be visiting Sunnybrook Park, no guarantees that it'll be sunny though.
Our group will leave at the posted time, so please arrive early. Please cancel your RSVP if you can't make it.
How fast, how far? Assume 4.5 km/h for a distance of ~6.5km. The path is a mixture of paved and dirt trails so be prepared for anything. The route is a "there and back again", so we will finish where we originally start from.
Bring water, a snack, and hiking footwear for a distance walk.
We usually go out for coffee after our hike. This time we'll be going to Baretto's Caffe, located at
1262 Don Mills Road unit 106
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
10 attendees
Tuesday evening hike at The Rouge - (med. pace - not for beginners)
Glen Rouge Campground, 7450 Kingston Road, Scarborough, Toronto, ON, CA**this is not a beginner hike
all hikers must be 16 years of age or older
This ~6.0k 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
2 attendees-
Boyd Park 8.5 km
Boyd Park (Emily Carr School), 4901 Rutherford Road, Vaughan, ON, CAOur group will leave at the posted time, so please arrive early. Please cancel your RSVP if you can't make it.
How fast, how far? Assume a speed of 4.5 km/h for a distance of ~8.5 km. The terrain is hilly, and we'll be going fast with few breaks.
Bring water, and wear good hiking/trail shoes or boots.
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
3 attendees
Past events
2010
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