Oak Ridges Trail Association upcoming events

Uxbridge - Brock Tract (Brock Rd.) moderate, Amir Alemohammad (Sun, September 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Members and non-members welcome.

ORTA Map 5; 14-15 km; moderate; 4 hours; end by 12 noon. Loop hike through Brock Tract. 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 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 8:00 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

Markham - Black Walnut - Rouge National Urban Park, slow-moderate, Scott Heaslip (Mon, September 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 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.

Meeting place/parking: meet at the Rouge Park Black Walnut Day Use Area parking lot at 7445 Elgin Mills Road East. (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

Bolton - Humber Valley Heritage Trail, Mod-Fast, Martin Roy (Wed, September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members only hike. Pre-registration mandatory

18 km; Moderate-fast; 5 hours.

Join me on a there and back mostly forested hike with some hilly sections along the Humber River. We will hike through the enchanted forest.

Bring lunch and water.

Meet in the Hickman Street parking lot in Bolton. After arriving at the main intersection in Bolton (King Street and Queen Street aka Hwy 50) you drive 500m north on Queen Street where, just over the bridge, you'll turn left onto Hickman Street. Drive 650m on Hickman (past Glasgow Road and over yet another bridge) where you'll see the parking lot on your right. Arrive 15 minutes early as hike starts promptly at 9:30. No dogs please

What3Words: showed.dynamics.thunder

Martin Roy: 416-885-1226

Uxbridge - Glasgow-Secord, Moderate-Fast, Cita Wong (Sun, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 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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Newmarket/King Twnshp - Jokers Hill/Thornton Bales CA - moderate-fast - David Atkins (Fri, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members and non-members welcome.

Non-members are required to contact the hike leader by 6 pm the evening before to ensure that this hike is suitable for you. Less-experienced members who want to try the hike should also call before signing up for the hike.

ORTA Map 3; Newmarket (King); Jokers Hill/Thornton Bales Conservation Area; ~9.5 km; 2.5 hours; moderate-fast pace (4.5 km/hr).

A hilly forested hike from Jokers Hill to Thornton Bales Conservation Area and back. There will be one muddy/wet/slippery section. This is a challenging hike with lots of hills; experienced hikers only please. Bring water and snacks. No dogs please.

Registration is limited to 12 hikers.

What3Words: alleys.wiped.combo

PARKING: Meet at road side parking on dead-end street west of Bathurst St., 1.3 km north of Mulock Dr., just north of the town houses.

David Atkins 905-960-0046

Please arrive at 9:15 a.m. for a prompt 9:30 a.m. start.

Pickering - Seaton Trail North (Clarke’s Hollow), Moderate, Barb Anderson (Sat, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members, guests and non-members welcome. Pre-registration is mandatory. Maximum 12 participants. No dogs please.

Non-members and new members are asked to contact the hike leader before noon the day prior to determine if the hike is suitable for them.

~10km; 2.5hrs; at a moderate pace. Following Duffins Creek, we will head north to Whitevale before turning back with opportunities to admire the views, the flora and fauna. Expect some moderate hills, sections of uneven terrain and possibly muddy sections following rain.

Bring snacks and ample water. Long pants and long sleeved shirts are recommended for tick protection. Bug spray and sunscreen are also recommended. Good hiking shoes are essential. Poles are optional.

Check the weather the day of and dress accordingly.

Meeting Place/Parking: Meet in the free Seaton Trail parking lot on Forestream Trail. Turn east onto Old Whites Trail, just south of Taunton Rd. At the bridge, turn right onto Forestream Trail. Meet at 0915 for 0930 start.

GPS 43.86930, -79.13157

Barb Anderson (289-200-5778)

Cavan-Monaghan - Millbrook Valley Trails, slow, Scott Cecchin (Sat, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:40:00 GMT

Members and non-members welcome.

Millbrook Valley Trails; 6 km; 2.5 hour hike. This is a joint-event with the Peterborough Pride festival. Come celebrate with this Baxter Creek pride hike! All are welcome. Starting in Millbrook, we'll hike along Baxter Creek on the Millbrook Valley Trails. This is a great chance to get outdoors and enjoy the natural world in a queer-friendly setting. We will hike at a slow pace so we can enjoy nature and each other's company. Trail conditions may be uneven, muddy, sandy, and will include some hills. Members and non-members welcome. Leashed dogs are welcome.

What to bring: Bring water and snacks. Sturdy footwear required. Dress appropriately for the weather and environmental conditions.

Location/Parking: Meet at the parking lot at the southern end of Distillery St. in downtown Millbrook, ON. (just south of the intersection of county roads 21 and 10). See coordinates.

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Please arrive at 9:30 AM for 9:40 AM start

Scott Cecchin, 705-957-8952

Ajax - Greenwood CA (Greenwood Rd), Mod-fast, Derek Cowbourne (Wed, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members only hike. Pre-registration is mandatory.

14-16 km. 4+ hrs. Scenic riverside and forest hiking, but it is a little hilly in places. Bring drinks, plenty of water and lunch (in the barn?). Check the weather forecast and be appropriately equipped.

Meet 9:15 a.m. at CA main entrance. From Westney Rd, go west on Greenwood Rd (3.5 km south of Hwy 7; 1 km north of Taunton Rd), left at T-junction. Park in front of main gate.

what3words: ///startles.budged.probe (NB. Several members have found that Apple Maps and Waze are not as reliable or accurate as Google Maps)

Derek Cowbourne (647) 291-3221

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.

Google maps link 43.92398961911923, -79.45635168046554

WHAT THREE WORDS: https://w3w.co/division.scared.initial

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

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

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

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.

What3Words: ///amuses.suppers.work (NB. Several members have found that Apple Maps and Waze are not as reliable or accurate as Google Maps)

Contact: Derek Cowbourne 647-291-3221