Oak Ridges Trail Association upcoming events

Uxbridge - Three Rocks (Concession Rd 7) moderate, Amir Alemohammad (Sat, September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Members and non-members welcome.

ORTA Map ; 14-15 km; moderate; 4 hours; end by 12 noon. Loop hike from Three Rocks Concession Rd 7. Hilly.

Boots mandatory, poles recommended, bring 2 litres of water and snacks ,dress according to weather conditions.

Amir is leading this hike for the Toronto Bruce Trail and ORTA members and non-members are welcome.

Meet at the at 1120 Concession Rd 7, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R4. This is the East Duffins Headwaters Conservation Area parking lot. It’s a pay parking lot for non-residents of Uxbridge. You can purchase parking permits through a mobile app by scanning the barcode at the site upon arrival. Alternatively, you can pay in advance on the Township of Uxbridge website. The current daily permit cost is $6.00.

Note: 7:45 am arrival, for prompt 8:00 am start

Starting at the Three Rocks in Uxbridge, we’ll enjoy hiking several lookouts and exploring the Aggregate Pit. We’ll also stroll through the beautiful Uxbridge forests of Glen Major, Walker Woods, and The Wilder Forest.

Amir Alemohammad 647-964-5170

Richmond Hill - Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve - moderate - Stephanie Corvese (Sat, September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members only. Pre-registration mandatory.

MAP 3A: Richmond Hill - Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve; moderate (4 km per hour); 7 km; 2 hours.

Join me for a moderate hike on the Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve with its kettle lakes, forests, wetlands and meadows. The terrain includes gravel, some rocks and roots in the forest section. Mostly flat with a few small hills.

Bring water, long pants recommended. Check the weather forecast and be appropriately equipped.

No dogs please. Registration limited to 15 hikers.

PARKING: Park at MacLeod’s Landing Public School main parking lot. 195 Silver Maple Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 4Z1. Meet in front of the flag pole.

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Arrive at 9:15 for a 9:30 am start.

HIKE LEADER: Stephanie Corvese: (416) 917-8031

Whit-Stouffville, YRF Davis Tract-North Tract, slow-moderate and slow, Brian & Wilma Millage (Mon, September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members and non members welcome.

Map 4 (just north of Map 4); YRF Davis and North Tracts, slow-moderate and slow option pace. Join us on interesting trails that wind through this forested area east of Newmarket. Invite a neighbour.

Many of us will go for lunch at a local cafe after the hike.

Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 a.m. start.

Parking: Meet at the parking lot on the west side of McCowan Rd, 300 m south of Davis Drive between Vivian Rd and Davis Drive (17242 McCowan Road).

Brian and Wilma 905-853-2407 c- 416-722-6512

Richmond Hill - Jefferson Forest & Bond Lake, Mod-Fast, Martin Roy (Wed, September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members only hike. Pre-registration mandatory

16+km, 4.5-5 hrs. ORTA Map 3. We will start in Jefferson Forest and make our way to beautiful Bond Lake where we will have lunch by the lake. Then make our way back using mostly different trails. Forested area with moderate hills. Bring water and snacks/lunch. Arrive 15 minutes early as the hike starts promptly at 9:30 am. No dogs please.

Meet in the parking area on the south side of Bethesda SR, 600m east of Bayview Ave (free parking).

Martin Roy 416-885-1226

Uxbridge - Countryside Preserve and Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park - Mod to Fast - Sheila King (Fri, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members, guests, and non-members welcome. Pre-registration is required.

Non-members and new members are required to contact the hike leader by NOON the day before to discuss the hike in advance and ensure the hike is suitable for them.

ORTA Map 5; 10kms+; 2.5+ hrs; moderate to fast pace with minimal hills. Our loop hike will start at the Countryside Preserve Trailhead behind Walmart and continue into the Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park. We hike rain or shine, so please check the weather the morning of and prepare accordingly. Bring ample water, bug spray and sunscreen. Poles are optional. It is also important to be tick-aware.

Parking/location: Meet at 9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start, at the Countryside Preserve trailhead behind the Wal-Mart store located off of Toronto St. on the south end of Uxbridge.

Location: Walmart is located at 6 Welwood Drive, Uxbridge. The trailhead is BEHIND, Walmart.

Sheila King - 905-903-1955 (text or call)

Caledon - Palgrave Rotary Park, Slow-Moderate; Brian & Wilma Millage (Mon, October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members and non-members welcome.

Map 0: Slow-moderate pace for 2 hrs. Join us for a good trek through one of our favourite forest tracts with meadows and ponds and moderate hills.

Optional lunch in Schomberg following the hike. Well-mannered dogs on leash are welcome to bring their partners. Invite a neighbour.

Please arrive 15 minutes before any hike. Arrive at 9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start.

Parking: Meet at the Rotary parking lot just north of town on the east side of Hwy. 50, 2 km south of Hwy. 9. Or just north of Palgrave by the mill pond.

Brian and Wilma 905-853-2407. Cell for day of hike - 416-722-6512.

Pickering - Seaton Trail (E2E2E), Mod-fast, Derek Cowbourne (Wed, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Members only hike. Pre-registration is mandatory.

Note 08:30 start time.

~26km; 4.5km/hr; 6.5-7hrs.

This will be a challenging but rewarding hike. We will hike the full length of the Seaton Trail, and all its hills, from Hwy #7 through Whitevale and Clarke’s Hollow to Conc. 3 ... and back! Check the weather forecast and be appropriately equipped.

Drop-outs possible at Whitevale, Clarke's Hollow, and Conc. 3. Make arrangements in advance if you plan to drop out.

Bring plenty of water/drinks, snacks and lunch. Meet at 08:15 in the Seaton Trail parking lot on south side of Hwy #7, 1 km east of village of Green River.

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Contact: Derek Cowbourne 647-291-3221

Scarborough - Rouge Park (Reesor Rd), Mod-fast, Derek Cowbourne (Wed, November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Members only hike. Pre-registration is mandatory.

16-19km; Moderate-fast pace; 4-5 hours. Hike along riverside, forest, and past the wetlands to Twyn Rivers Drive. Various options for trails and hills depending on the conditions. Bring lunch, snacks and ample liquids. Check the weather forecast and be appropriately equipped.

Meet in the Rouge National Urban Park Woodland parking lot on the east side of Reesor Rd., just south of the intersection with Steeles Ave. E. Meet by 9:15am for 9:30 start.

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Derek Cowbourne, mobile (647) 291-32211