Oak Ridges Trail Association upcoming events

Uxbridge - Goodwood and Secord Forest, Moderate, Amir Alemohammad (Sat, June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Members and non-members welcome.

ORTA Map 5; 16 km; moderate pace; some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot. Start time is 8:30 a.m. and end time 12 noon.

Join us for a delightful hike in Uxbridge, as we explore Goodwood and Secord Forests.

Hiking boots and poles recommended, bring at least 2L of water, snack/lunch (10-20 minute lunch/snack stop). Hiking duration and distance are adjusted to the weather condition.

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

Location: 1867 Concession Rd 2, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 7X4 (43.9916046, -79.2032987), free parking.

Please arrive at 8:15 AM for 8:30 AM start********

Uxbridge - Brock Tract (Brock Rd.) moderate, Amir Alemohammad (Sun, June 07, 2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Members and non-members welcome.

ORTA Map 5; 16 km; moderate; 3.5 hours; end by 11:30 a.m. Loop hike through Brock Tract. Hilly.

Poles recommended, bring 2 litres of water and 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 Brock Tract parking lot on the east side of Durham 1/Brock Rd., approximately 5 km south of Coppin’s Corners, Uxbridge or 1 km north of Uxbridge Pickering Town Line. 1401 Brock Rd. (Free parking).

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

Beware. I-phone Maps may take you to wrong location. Check location with Google Maps the previous night.

Amir Alemohammad 647-964-5170

Uxbridge - Glasgow-Secord, Moderate-Fast, Cita Wong (Sun, June 07, 2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members only hike. Pre-registration mandatory.

ORTA Map 5; 10km; 2.5 hrs; hike speed 4-5 km per hour (moderate-fast).

A bit hilly, could have some wet areas if it rains the night before. Overall a nice trail. Maximum 15 hikers. No dogs allowed.

Please bring a snack and water, and spray for tick prevention.

Meeting/Parking: 1867 Concession Rd 2, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 7X4

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

Cita Wong 416-949-4263

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Markham - Black Walnut - Rouge National Urban Park, slow-moderate, Scott Heaslip (Mon, June 08, 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members and non-members welcome

Rouge Park Black Walnut; 2 hours; slow-moderate pace. This is an out-and-back hike walking east on the Rouge Park trail starting at the Black Walnut Day Use Area. This trail has a granular surface and only a few gentle slopes, so it is ideal for those wanting a less aggressive hike.

Parking: meet at the Rouge Park Black Walnut Day Use Area parking lot at 10725 Reesor Road (south-west corner of Reesor Road and Elgin Mills Road).

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

Hike leader - Scott Heaslip. 437-345-9189

Oak Ridges Moraine Adventure Relay (Sat, June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT

This is a save the date message only.

Registration will be posted on Race Roster (not through this calendar).

Please visit our website frequently for updates.

SAVE THE DATE!

Any questions or comments can be sent to relay@oakridgestrail.org

We hope to see you on Saturday, June 13, 2026!

Scarborough - Rouge Park (Twyn Rivers Dr.), Mod-fast, Derek Cowbourne (Wed, July 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members only hike. Pre-registration is mandatory.

14-16km or less depending upon conditions; Moderate-fast, 4.5km/hr; 4+hrs.; Varied terrain with a few good(!) hills. Some familiar trails and loops, and some less well traveled. Bring drinks/snacks/lunch. Check the weather forecast and be appropriately equipped. Meet at 0915 for 0930 start.

Meet at the Twyn Rivers Day-Use Area on Twyn Rivers Drive. Note: There is access only from the east, e.g. Altona Road.

GPS: 43.814177, -79.153695

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Derek Cowbourne, mobile (647) 291-3221