| Hiking
is a great exercise and provides an opportunity to observe nature
close to hand. Hiking is an exercise that can add years to your
life and make those extra years more enjoyable. It is also a stress
reliever and an aid to a healthy mind. It is important that hikers
spend time maintaining trails so that other hikers can stay on paths
in sensitive areas and also avoid degrading environmentally sensitive
plants or habitat. When hiking, take only pictures, and leave only
footprints!
HIKING TRIPS - SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN 2005
Wednesday, May 4, 6:30 p.m.
Rouge Marshes—meet at the Glen Rouge
campground parking lot, north side of Kingston Rd, east of Port
Union Rd. We will do a loop hike exploring the south end of the
Rouge River. Call leader for details: Orval White 416-438-4272.
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Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 p.m.
Rouge Valley—meet at the Glen Rouge
campground parking lot. We will hike to Pearse House via the Riverside
and Vista trail and return via the Orchard and Ridge trail. If time
permits, we can climb Hawks Hill for a fantastic view of Toronto
and surrounding areas. Pub stop afterward for those interested.
Call leader for details—Robin Persaud cell: 416-888-4838.
Wednesday, May 18,6:30 p.m.
L'Amoreaux Park—meet at Stephen Leacock
Community Centre, on the west side of Birchmount, north of Sheppard.
Call leader for details: Marg Schmidt 416-284-0490.
Sunday, May 29,11:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 29, 11:00 AM
Glen Major Forest—meet at the parking
spot at Concession 7 and Uxbridge-Pickering Townline. We will be
hiking mostly on the Trans-Canada trail where there will be good
views of Lake Ontario and Toronto. This is a very hilly hike but
not difficult. Please bring a lunch. Well-behaved dogs are allowed.
If you would like a free map for this hike, please call the Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority (416-661-6600) an ask for a copy
of the Walker Woods and Glen Major Forest map. Call leader for details—
Robin Persaud cell: 416-888-4838
Wednesday, June 1, 6:30 p.m.
Beaches neighbourhood—meet at the Filtration
Plant at the top of Queen St. East between Neville Park Rd. and
Victoria Park (just east of the Neville Park streetcar loop). Call
leader for details: Karen Bulkowski 416-291-4745
Wednesday, June 8, 6;30 p.m.
Birkdale Ravine—Meet at Birkdale Community
Centre parking lot on Ellesmere, west of Brimley. Call leader for
details: Eileen Rea 416-438-6267
Wednesday, June 15, 6:30 p.m.
Doris McCarthy Trail—meet at Ravine
Drive, off Kingston Rd. It is west of Markham Rd and east of Pine
Ridge Drive. We will walk down to the lake. Call leader for details:
Doreen Vella 416-
264-2265.
Wednesday, June 22, 6:30 p.m.
Morningside Park—meet at Morningside
south of Ellesmere in the first parking lot. We will be walking
north to the Cedar Ridge Art Centre. Call leader for details—Ursula
Silberman 905-619-2839.
Wednesday, June 29,6:30 p.m.
Edwards Gardens - meet at Lawrence and Leslie,
outside the restaurant. Call leader for details -Julia Callaby (416-266-3003).Moore
Park Ravine - meet at Moore Pack, just off Bayview, near Mount Pleasant
Cemetery. Call leaders for details - Jane Orr or Gord (416-425-0520).
Wednesday, July 13, 6:30 p.m.
Waterfront Trail from Guildwood to Beechgrove
— meet at the Guild Inn parking lot, off Guildwood Parkway.
If there is time afterwards, we can stroll through the gardens and
view the interesting sculptures. Call leader for details —
Linda Taschner 416-283-9410.
Wednesday, July 20, 6:30 PM
Colonel Danforth Trail — Meet at Old
Kingston Rd., east of Morningside. Call leader for details —
Doreen Vella 416-264-2265.
Wednesday. July 27, 6;30 p.m.
Beaches Boardwalk — meet at top of Queen
St. East between Neville Park Rd and Victoria Park (Just east of
the Neville Park Streetcar loop). Call leader for details—
Beryl Lee 416-264-3032 or 416-438-6267.
Wednesday, August 3, 6;3Q p.m. •
Rouge Valley South — Meet at Pearse
House parking lot on Meadowvale Rd., north of Sheppard. We will
walk down to Highway 2. Call leader for details — George Dugay
416-439-2289.
Wednesday, August 10, 6:30 p.m.
Taylor Creek Park — meet at Dawes Rd.,
south of St. Clair, first parking lot. Call leader for details —Beryl
Lee and Herby Whittle 416-264-3032 or 416-438-6267.
Wednesday, August 17, 6:30 p.m. - '
Pickering/Ajax Waterfront — meet at
the parking lot at the end of Montgomery Park Rd. Take Highway 401
east and exit at Brock Rd. South, Pickering. Go east on Montgomery
Park Rd. Call leader for details— Ursula Silberman 905-619-2839.
Wednesday, August 24, 6;30 p.m.
Sunnybrook Park—meet in the first parking
lot on the right near Leslie and Eglinton. Call leaders for details—Jane
Orr and Gord 416-425- 0520. -
Wednesday, August 31, 6;30 p.m.
Thomson Trail—meet at the washrooms
in Thomson Park at Brimley, north of Lawrence. This will be a short
hike, followed by a visit to Pizza Nova at Lawrence and Kennedy
for free pizza. Call leaders for details: Beryl Lee and Herby Whittle
416-264-3032 or 416-438-6267.
Sunday, September 18,11;15 a.m. •
Scarborough Waterfront via GO train, from
Rouge Hill to Rosetta McClain Gardens. Moderate pace, 5 hour hike.
Varied terrain including some steep hills, beach (be prepared for
wetness, marauding gulls and sand), wooded and open sections and
some sidewalks. Nice views of Lake Ontario. We will stop to explore
points of interest en route. Bring a camera, beach blanket, lunch/
water / snacks and GO train fare of $3.40. To avoid car shuttle,
meet at Scarborough GO station, St. Clair south side, west of Midland.
Trip involves train ride leaving at 11:29 a.m. Allow time to purchase
GO fare. This is a joint outing with Oak Ridge Trail Association.
Call leader for details: Andrew Schulz 416-267-7161.
Saturday, September 24, 9:30 a.m.
Long Sault Conservation Area—meet at Centennial Recreation
Center at 1957 Ellesmere Rd for carpooling. This area is part of
the Oak Ridges Moraine and features rolling hills, pleasant views
and forest. Bring a lunch and after the hike, enjoy an ice-cream
stop in Enniskillen. Call leaders for details—Linda Taschner
416-283-9410 or Julia Callaby 416-266-3003.Wednesday, July 6, 6:30
p.m.
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