Oak Ridges Trail Association upcoming events

Alnwick/Haldimand - Northumberland Forest Beagle Club Trails, Moderate, Scott Cecchin (Sat, July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members and Non-members welcome.

ORTA Map 11; 14 km; 4 hours.

Join us for a loop through the beautiful Northumberland Forest. We’ll hike along the “Green A” loop at the Beagle Club trails, with a stop for lunch. Occasional stops for nature appreciation are encouraged! Expect some sandy trails and some moderate inclines.

Bring water and food for lunch. Dress appropriately for the weather and conditions (ticks and poison ivy are possible).

Leashed dogs are welcome.

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PARKING: Northumberland Forest’s Beagle Club Trailhead parking lot

Note: 9:20 am for a 9:30 am start

Scott Cechin, 705-957-8952

Uxbridge - Secord Forest (Conc 3) - Slow-Moderate, Brian & Wilma Millage (Mon, July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Members and non-members welcome

ORTA Map 5 - Uxbridge; 1.5 hrs; slow-moderate pace in Secord Forest.

Join us for this special hike location - one of our favs! Level, shaded trails featuring pond and streams as we hike the Secord trails - mostly forest plus a few meadow sections - the monarchs are arriving. Will we see any turtle nesting activity? One and a half hours on trail and join us for an early brunch or coffee at Annina's in Goodwood after the hike.

Meet at the Secord Forest parking lot 2 km south of the Goodwood Rd. on Concession 3, east on Secord Rd. to the end.

Meet at 8:45 a.m. for a 9 a.m. start, bring water and be tick aware.

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

Pickering - Seaton Hiking Trail (Whitevale Rd), Mod-fast, Derek Cowbourne (Wed, August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Members only hike. Pre-registration mandatory.

Hilly, forested area, with scenic riverside sections; ~16km; T&B; 4.5hrs. Check the weather forecast and be appropriately equipped. No dogs allowed. Bring plenty of water, drinks and lunch.

Meeting Place/Parking: Meet in the park on the west side of West Duffins Creek, south side of Whitevale Rd in the village of Whitevale. Meet at 0845 for 0900 start.

GPS 43.8865, -79.1628 (NB. Several members have found that Apple Maps and Waze are not as reliable or accurate as Google Maps)

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Derek Cowbourne (647) 291-3221