Oak Ridges Trail Association upcoming events

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

Uxbridge - West & North Walker Woods (Conc. 6) Moderate, Karen Graham (Fri, June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members and non-members welcome. New members and non-members are required to contact the hike leader by 6 pm the evening before to ensure that this hike is suitable for your abilities.

ORTA Map 5; 8-9 km; 2.5hrs; Moderate pace. Meet at 9:15 am for 9:30 start.

Loop hike through West and North Walker Woods. Very pretty forest trails! Some moderate hills. There will be an opportunity to drop-out after 5 km. We will start with a 5 km loop around North Walker Woods and then continue on in West Walker Woods. Be prepared with proper hiking footwear, bug spray and adequate water.

Meet at roadside parking on west side of Conc. 6, 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21, 500m north of Allbright Rd.

Parking: There is room for about 5 vehicles to roadside park for free at this entrance to North Walker Woods. If you are an Uxbridge resident or have purchased the annual parking permit, please park in the lot at Albright Rd. on the east side of Concession 6. We will be starting at the roadside parking and ending in the Albright parking lot. The Allbright lot is a pay parking lot. Uxbridge residents are not required to pay for parking but are still required to register for a 'No-Charge Special Permit'. Details regarding the Uxbridge parking system and HotSpot App can be found at https://www.uxbridge.ca/en/transportation/permit-parking-and-trail-sustainability.aspx

Hike leader is Karen Graham 289-356-7366 (call or text)

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