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Winter SCHEDULE 2025​​​​​

 

Sun. April 20 <MODERATE> 9.2 km

N.F. McDonald Tract and Woodland Trails, Huckleberry Lane with the look out trail.

An out and back option for 5km total.  Skip the look out trail for a 6.5 km option. 2 people required for each option.

Mostly full-sized dirt roads with some single-track trails and a double track trail. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot (carpooling) OR 9:50 am from the McDonald Trailhead parking lot – 507 McDonald Rd (Hwy 23) north of Grafton. W3W address: redwoods.coupled.endorsed. Bring a snack and a drink.

Contact: Jodi at 905 269 5932 or jodi@whereisgrandma.com

 

Wed, Apr 23   EARTH WEEK CLEAN-UP!!!

Meet at 9:30 at Corbett's Dam (Port Hope Fish Ladder) parking lot.

We will be dividing into teams to do trail clean-up.  Some of this is on roads, some is on off-road trails.  This is not a regular hike!

Wear comfortable clothes and work gloves (if you have them).  Bring a high-vis vest if you have one.  I have extra pairs of gloves, instructions, and garbage bags.

Please make an effort to come out and keep our trail and our county clean!  The more hikers attend, the more sections we can clean.

Contact: Cynthia at planetwarn@gmail.com 

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Sat, Apr 26 <MODERATE> 11.3 km

N.E. Canton area, 6th Line

Rural roads. Trailhead is on Jamieson Rd near the 5th Line. Leaving 9:30 am from the Toronto Rd/401 commuter parking lot in Port Hope OR 9:45 am from the trailhead. W3W: uniformity.cramping.argues. Bring a lunch and a drink.

Contact: Bill at 905 207 2399 or bill_zeran@live.ca

​Sun, Apr 27 <MODERATE PLUS> 11 km

Lilac Valley Rd

Mostly paved rural roads with one unmaintained section.

Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot in Cobourg (carpooling) OR Leaving 9:50 am from the trailhead at the Northumberland Forest, Carstairs parking lot, on Bowmanton Rd (about 550 meters east of Beagle Club Rd).

W3W: radically.brownish.cherishes.  Bring a lunch and drink.

Contact: Connie at 905 373 6887 or mccroryhomes@gmail.com

 

 

Wed, Apr 30 <MODERATE> 12.5 km

Ganaraska Trail, Knoxville Rd

Forest trail (from 4th Line to just beyond the 6th Line), rural roads, and unmaintained roads. Trailhead is on Knoxville Rd just north of the 6th Line – beside the cemetery. Leaving 9:30 am from the Toronto Rd/401 commuter parking lot in Port Hope OR 9:45 am from the trailhead.

W3W: monotonous.liner.crocodiles. Bring a lunch and a drink.

Contact: Shelley at 705-313-6787 or shelley.irving@icloud.com​​​​

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SPRING SUMMER HIKES 2025

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Sat, May 03 <MODERATE PLUS> 11.5 km

B.C. Flying Squirrel, Fisher Ridge, Luna

Forest trails, mostly single track and access roads. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot for possible carpooling OR 9:50 am from the trailhead at the Beagle Club Rd parking lot, (W3W address: harmonies.battery.prep), but heading back east to the snowmobile trail beside B.C. Rd. Go south towards marker 45 (Ridge Rd) and cross the road. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Jodi at 905-269-5932 or jodi@whereisgrandma.com

 

Sun, May 04 <EASY> 13 km

Waterfront Trail (Thickson Woods to Whitby Harbour)

Paved waterfront trail along Lake Ontario. An out-and-back hike. Lunch on the grounds of the Whitby Health Centre. Leaving 9:30 am from the Toronto Rd/401 commuter parking lot, Port Hope OR meet and

park at 10:05 am at the trailhead – The dead-end at the bottom of Thickson Rd. W3W: similar.risk.suppers. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Connie at 905-373-6887 or mccroryhomes@gmail.com

 

Wed, May 7 <MODERATE> 10.9 km

Castleton Area – Wolfam Rd.

Only about 30% paved roads, with the remainder being unmaintained road or Oak Ridges trail. Trailhead is on Wolfram Rd near Hwy 22. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot (Division St), Cobourg OR Meet and park at the trailhead at 9:45 am. W3W: plaque.manicured.versus. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Anita at 905-269-3724 or alautenbach63@yahoo.com.

 

Sat May 10 <MODERATE PLUS> 13.5 km

Perrytown, Tinkerville Rd

Rural roads, highways and forest trails (about 25%). Trailhead is on Grist Mill Rd near the 7th Line. Leaving 9:30 am from the Toronto Rd/401 commuter parking lot, Port Hope OR 9:45 am from the

trailhead. W3W: studio.seaweed.unblinking. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Stan at 289-691-3275 or stanmuldoon@hotmail.com.

 

Sun May 11 <MODERATE> 13 km

View of Two Lakes

Paved rural roads, some unmaintained roads and forest trail. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 28/401 commuter parking lot, (entrance on Phillips Rd), Port Hope OR Meet and park at the trailhead on Morton Rd near Vimy Ridge at 9:50 am. W3W: communities.spends.maxims. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Jay at 905-396-3895 or jayg_sherwin@yahoo.com

 

Wed May 14 <MODERATE> 12 km

B.C. Green Loop, Morris, Bowmanton & Dunbar Rd.

Forest access roads and trails. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot for possible carpooling OR 9:50 am from the trailhead at Beagle Club Rd parking lot, W3W address:

harmonies.battery.prep. Bring lunch and a drink.Contact: Elke at 905-269-9711 or emsw53@gmail.com

 

Sat May 17 <EASY> 5 km

Hazel Bird Nature Reserve

Open field and forest trails. Leaving from the Hazel Bird parking lot at 9636 Beavermeadow Rd E (about 2 km east of Harwood Rd) at 9:30 a.m. W3W: interest.blankly.cynical. Bring a snack and a drink.

Contact: John at 416-998-1292 or johnpoyston@gmail.com

 

Sun May 18 - <MODERATE> 15 km

Russ Creek Area

Forest roads and trails, and rural road. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot for possible carpooling OR 9:50 am from the trailhead at the end of the paved section of Tucker Rd. W3W:

mammals.broody.checkpoint. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Anita at 905-269-3724 or alautenbach63@yahoo.com

 

 

Wed May 21 <MODERATE> 9.6 km or 13.6 km

Bewdley Area East

Paved roads and forested road allowances. The 9.6 km goes south to Donaldson Rd and the 13.6 km goes south to Vimy Ridge Rd via the unmaintained section of Benson Rd. Leaving 9:30 am from the trailhead at the Bewdley Overflow parking lot, entrance opposite Cavan Rd. W3W address for the entrance: neither.stacks.sailed. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Shelley at 705-313-6787 or shelley.irving@icloud.com

 

 

Sat May 24 <EASY> 8.2 km

Corbett’s Dam to Sylvan Glen

Paved roads and road allowance. An “out-and-back” from the parking area at Corbett’s Dam on Cavan St (near Choate Rd.) to the Sylvan Glen Con. Area. Leaving 9:30 am from the Corbett’s Dam parking lot. W3W: sizing.toffee.toasted. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Jan at 905-375-8188 or janhike27@gmail.com

 

 

Sun May 25 <EASY> 8 km

Racetrack Rd., Crossen Rd. Loop

Mostly paved rural roads and one off-road section of about 1 km. Some significant hills. Leaving 9:30 am from the 45/401 commuter parking lot OR from the trailhead at 9:45 am on Racetrack near Crossen Rd. W3W sentencing.gushed.sprinters. Bring a snack and drink. Contact: Darryl at 905-373-2463 or darryl4t2@gmail.com

 

Wed May 28 <MODERATE PLUS> 14.5 km

Newtonville/Concession Rd. 6

Paved roads except for a brief off-road section on Henry Rd. Some hills, including a very long one which has a magnificent view of Lake Ontario. Trailhead is on Concession Rd 6 just west of Hwy 18

(Newtonville Rd). Leaving 9:30 am from the Toronto Rd/401 commuter parking lot, Port Hope OR 9:50 am from the trailhead. W3W: lander.manage.breaching. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Jay at 905-396-3895 or jayg_sherwin@yahoo.com

 

Sat May 31 <EASY> 9 km

Rural Port Hope, Deer Park Rd.

An “out-and-back” along Marsh Rd to the Deer Park overpass at Hwy 401. Leaving 9:30 am from the Toronto Rd/401 commuter parking lot, Port Hope. W3W: study.cursing.less. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Heather at 416-457-8730 or briant.heather@gmail.com.

 

 

Sun Jun 1 <MODERATE> 13 km

Millbrook Valley Trails

Mostly an out-and-back route. Forest trails, Needler's Mill Dam picnic area, a creek, MNR trout ponds and rail bed overpass. Trailhead is at the official Millbrook Valley Trails parking lot - the Old Millbrook School on Dufferin St in Millbrook. (W3W address: unused.lace.alleyway). Lunch at a trout pond. Leaving 9:30 am from the Toronto Rd/401 commuter parking lot in Port Hope OR meet at the trailhead about 9:55 am Contact: Lee at 905-376-3467 or lwakelin@hotmail.com

 

Wed Jun 4 <EASY> 12.5 km

Wilmot Creek Waterfront Trail

City streets, waterfront paved path and forest trails. Leaving 9:30 am from the Toronto Rd/401 commuter parking lot in Port Hope. Taking Hwy 401 to Newcastle exit 440, Mill St. S. to the trailhead

at the Bondhead Parkette. W3W: precocious.branched.aloofness. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Shelley at 705-313-6787 or shelley.irving@icloud.com

 

Sat June 7 <MODERATE> 9 km

Camborne Areas, Williamson Rd.

Paved roads. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 18/401 commuter parking lot (Burnham St) for possible carpooling. The trailhead is on Williamson Rd just north of Bickle Hill Rd. W3W is: sweetener.parrot.campaigner. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Heather at 416-457-8730 or briant.heather@gmail.com

 

Sun Jun 8 <MODERATE> 9.5 km

Centreton Area, Diemo Rd.

Rural roads and road allowances. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot for possible carpooling OR Meet and park at the trailhead on Diemo Rd near Newton Rd at 9:50 am. W3W: antidotes.pinhole.pined. Bring a snack/lunch and a drink. Contact: Bill at 905-207-2399 or bill_zeran@live.ca

 

Wed Jun 11 <MODERATE> 8.8 km

Gores Landing area, Lew Harris Rd.

Paved roads and two unmaintained road allowances. One fairly long and steep hill. Nice views of Rice Lake. Trailhead is on Linton Rd near Tinney Rd (park facing south). Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 18/401

commuter parking lot (Burnham St), Cobourg OR Meet and park at the trailhead at 9:40 am. W3W: brightened.outset.rascal. Bring a snack/lunch and a drink. Contact: Connie at 905-373-6887 or mccroryhomes@gmail.com

 

Sat Jun 14 <EASY> 5 km

Ball’s Mill and Lime Kiln Trail

Mix of trail and road, quite flat, with one short busy section along County Road 45. Meet at the trailhead at 9:30 a.m. at the Ball's Mill Conservation Area, 2967 Harwood Road. W3W address: regards.feels.instance. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact Susan at 289-251-3125 or susan3deane@gmail.com

 

Sun Jun 15 <MODERATE> 10.7 km or 5 km

Eddystone Area, Abbey Lane

Paved roads, dirt road, unmaintained roads. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot (carpooling). OR Meet at the trailhead on Locke Rd near Joice Rd. W3W address:

tourism.bikini.ambivalent. Bring a snack/lunch and a drink Contact: Cynthia at 416-694-7901 or planetwarn@gmail.com

 

Wed Jun 18 <MODERATE> 11 km

Bowmanton Rd/Alnwich Hill Rd.

Primarily unmaintained road allowances with a short section through Northumberland Forest. One long up hill grade.  Meet at 401/45 Commuter Parking Lot at 9:30 a.m., Car-pooling available or meet at the Trail Head at parking lot for Hazel Bird Park on Beaver Meadow Road at 9:45 a.m. W3W: tractor.garlic.compounded. Contact Jay at 905-396-3895 or jayg_sherwin@yahoo.com

 

Sat Jun 21 <MODERATE> 9.3 km

Richardson’s Lookout, Oak Hill Rd

Rural roads, off-road single-track trail, highway, fairly steep hills. Beautiful view from a platform looking east towards Garden Hill. Trailhead is on Oak Hill Rd (the dead-end part, just east of Walker Rd). Leaving 9:30 am from the Toronto Rd/Hwy 401 commuter parking lot in Port Hope OR from the trailhead at 9:50 am. W3W address: patrols.grail.comebacks. Bring a snack/lunch and a drink. Contact: Jan at 905-375-8188 or janhike27@gmail.com

 

Sun Jun 22 <EASY> 8km

Port Hope, Rapley Blvd/Haskill Rd

Rural roads, off-road section and walking path. (If extended to Dickinson Rd the hike is 9.7 km). Leaving 9:30 am from the trailhead at the bottom of Rapley Blvd (dead end, beside a park). W3W:

richer.repainted.pearls. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Darryl at 905-373-2463 or darryl4t2@gmail.com

 

Wed Jun 25 <MODERATE> 10.6 km

Baltimore Area, O’Grady Rd.

A mix of rural roads and forest trails. The lunch area is famous for trilliums in Spring. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot for possible carpooling OR Meet and park at the trailhead on O’Grady Rd near Community Centre Rd. for a 9:50 am departure. W3W: headphone.character.valve. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact Elke at 905-369-9711 or emsw53@gmail.com

 

Sat June 28 <EASY> 7 km

Morton Rd., Art Lang Rd.

Rural roads, and forested road allowances. Meet and park at the trailhead on Whitney Howard Rd (at the end of the asphalt, opposite Phantom Farm) for a 9:30am departure. W3W: biter.sportswear.provoking. Bring a snack and drink. Contact: Susan at 289-251-3125 or susan3deane@gmail.com

 

Sat Jun 29 <EASY PLUS> 12.5 km

Morganston area, Tobacco Rd.

Rural roads and highway. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter lot for carpooling OR meet and park 9:50am at the trailhead on Huycke Rd near Hwy 25. W3W: angled.musicians.choppers. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Cynthia at 416-694-7901 or plantwarn@gmail.com

 

Tues July 1 – CANADA DAY – Details TBA

 

Wed July 16 <EASY> 5 km

Oak Hills Farm

Leisurely guided walk near Bewdley

Meet and park at 6:30 pm at 4945 Oak Hills Rd (0.8 km north of Oak Ridges Dr) W3W address: timetables.yielded.unsettled. Brink a snack and a drink. Contact: John at 416 998 1292 or johnpoyston@gmail.com

 

Wed July 30 <EASY> 5.5 km

Ganaraska River, Port Hope

City streets and Ganaraska Trail (can be muddy). Leaving 6:30 p.m. from the Port Hope City Hall parking area, walking to the P.H. Conservation Area just off Choate Rd. W3W: siege.inferences.smirks.

Optional finish at local pub. Contact: Cynthia at 416-694-7901 or planetwarn@gmail.com

 

Wed Aug 13 <EASY> 3.5 km

Trails at Northumberland Heights Spa

Easy trails ending with a visit to the Northumberland Heights Spa patio. Meet at Northumberland Heights Spa parking lot at 6:30pm. W3W: trains.knaves.flamboyant. Contact Jay at 905-396-3895 or jayg_sherwin@yahoo.com

 

Wed Aug 27 <EASY PLUS> 5 km

Port Hope, Downtown East

City streets and Ganaraska Trail (can be muddy). Leaving 6:30 p.m. from the Port Hope City Hall parking area, walking to the P.H. Conservation Area just off Choate Rd. W3W: siege.inferences.smirks.

Optional finish at a local pub. Contact: Stan at 289-691-3275 or stanmuldoon@hotmail.com

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