Uxbridge -Lincolnville to Secord Forest (Hike #2 - E2E Series) Mod-Fast; Sheila King

Members only hike. Pre-registration is mandatory.

Oak Ridges Moraine Trail - End-to-End Series #2

As this E2E is starting mid-winter, our route will begin a bit closer to “my” home due to the potential for difficult winter travel. We will hike our way eastward every Monday, excepting holidays and the unforeseen, until we reach both eastern terminus’; Castleton, then Warkworth. After that we will restart from the western terminus in Caledon trekking east again until we reach the end of our journey and where it began in Hollidge Tract. 

Due to parking constraints during the winter season especially, this group will be kept very small. Hike distances will be shorter to start, and increase to ~20kms as we hike towards Spring and easier hiking conditions. 

ORTA MAP 5: 3.5-4 hrs; This shorter 8k hike takes us through mostly natural and forested terrain, including Goodwood Tract and the beginning section of the Secord Forest & Wildlife Area, both managed by TRCA. A little over 2K roadside walking should be expected. 

Preparing for the Hike: Dress in layers appropriate to the weather.  Bring ample water/snack. I am anticipating deep snow and trails that will be much easier to navigate with snowshoes. Please have icers on hand as well, just in case. Poles are helpful, but optional. No dogs, no drop-outs.

This is a shuttle hike and will require volunteers for driving to the starting point.

Please meet by 8:45 to prepare for our shuttle(s) to the starting point  

Meeting Point: GPS: 44.01766, -79.18255 (Secord Forest & Wildlife Area - free parking if cleared, otherwise roadside parking outside the parking lot is allowed)

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