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FALL/EARLY WINTER SCHEDULE – 2026 

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Wednesday, September 16 <MODERATE PLUS> 10.5km 

Morris, White Oak, Oak Ridges Loop 

Elevation gain: 262m 

Description: Mixture of full-sized dirt roads, double-track and single-track trails. One very steep and challenging hill on the Oak Ridges portion. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot (carpooling) OR 9:50 am from the Morris Trailhead parking lot. W3W address: tearooms.carefully.spawn. Contact Jodi at jodi_dejong@yahoo.com or 905-269-5932 

 

 

Saturday, September 19 <MODERATE> 10km 

Baltimore area, O’Grady Rd. 

Elevation gain: 250m 

Description: A mix of rural roads and forest trails. The lunch area is famous for trilliums in Spring.  Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot for possible carpooling OR meet and park at the trailhead on O’Grady Rd near Community Centre Rd. for a 9:50 am departure. W3W: headphone.character.valve. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Tom at tom.briant@rogers.com or 416-561-7587 

 

 

Sunday, September 20 <EASY to MODERATE> 5km - 10km 

Terry Fox Run – Cobourg.  Donations to the cause would be appreciated. 

Details to be provided.  Contact Connie at mccroryhomes@gmail.com or 905-373-6887
 

 

Wednesday, September 23 <EASY> 6.6km 

Canton area, Grist Mill Rd. 

Elevation gain: 131m 

Description: Rural roads with a long section on the Ganaraska Trail. Leaving at 9:30 a.m. from the trailhead on Barrie Rd near the 5th Line. Note that Heaslip curves onto the Ganaraska Trail after about 700 meters. Trailhead W3W: attractions.ever.cushioning. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Dixie at dixie.allen@ymail.com or 416-606-1753 

 

Saturday, September 26 <EASY PLUS> 8.7km 

Baltimore Arena, Van Luven Rd. 

Elevation gain: 166m 

Description: Paved roads with only two significant hills. Large solar power installation, farm with goats and horses, nice views. Leaving 9:30 am from the trailhead - the Baltimore Recreation Centre Arena parking lot (east side). W3W: footstep.soiree.smidge. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Josée at wrightfroggy17@gmail.com or 905-626-4846 

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Sunday September 27: Burnley Area, Loop hikes of 5, 7 or 11 kms.  Rated Moderate due to hills. 
Quiet maintained and unmaintained rural roads  in the Hill Country of Alnwick Township. A tour of club member Andreas Gada's property included.  Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter lot for carpooling.  Further details to follow.  Jay 905 396 3895 or jayg_sherwin@yahoo.ca    

 

 

Wednesday, September 30 <EASY> 6.6km 

Perrytown, Out-and-back 

Elevation gain: 168m 

Description: The trailhead is on Perrytown Rd near the corner of 7th Line and Cty Rd 10. Walking west to Richardson’s Rd. and returning. Leaving 9:30 a.m. from the Port Hope Toronto Rd/401 commuter parking lot OR 9:40 a.m. from the trailhead. W3W: envisioned.bogs.denying. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Dixie at dixie.allen@ymail.com or 416-606-1753 

 

 

Saturday, October 3 <EASY> 7.6km 

Bewdley east, Rice Lake Conservation area 

Elevation gain: 127m 

Description: Paved roads and forest trail. Leaving 9:30 am from the trailhead at the Bewdley overflow parking lot on the west side of Rice Lake Drive, entrance opposite Cavan Rd. W3W address for the entrance of the lot: persuades.defied.flats. Bring a  snack and a drink. Contact: Susan at susan3deane@gmail.com or 289-251-3125 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, October 4 <MODERATE> 15KM 

Russ Creek Area 

Elevation gain:  293m 

Description: Forest roads and trails, and rural road. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot for possible carpooling OR 9:50 am from the trailhead at the end of the paved section of Tucker Rd. W3W: mammals.broody.checkpoint. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Anita at anitaglautenbach@gmail.com or 905-269-3724 

 

 

Wednesday, October 7 <MODERATE> 11.3KM 

Canton Area, 6th Line 

Elevation gain: 265m 

Description: Forest roads and trails, and rural road. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot for possible carpooling OR 9:50 am from the trailhead at the end of the paved section of Tucker Rd. W3W: mammals.broody.checkpoint. Bring lunch and a drink. Contact: Dixie at dixie.allen@ymail.com or 416-606-1753 

 

 

Saturday, October 10 <MODERATE PLUS> 14.5km 

Newtonville, Concession 6 

Elevation gain: 273m 

Description: Forest roads and trails, and rural road. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot for possible carpooling OR 9:50 am from the trailhead at the end of the paved section of Tucker Rd. W3W: mammals.broody.checkpoint. Bring lunch and a drink. Contact: Laura at lauranderson55@yahoo.ca or 905-914-6259 

 

 

Sunday, October 11 <TBA> 

Shelley at shelley.irving@icloud.com or 705-313-6787 

 

 

Wednesday, October 14 <MODERATE> 11.0km

Bowmanton Road, Alnwick Hills Road

Elevation gain: 254 m

Description: Primarily unmaintained road allowances with a short section through Northumberland Forest. One long uphill grade. Meet at 401/45 commuter parking lot at 9:30 a.m. for potential carpooling or at the trailhead — the parking lot for Hazel Bird Nature Reserve, 9636 Beaver Meadow Road, at 9:50 a.m. W3W: tractor.garlic.compounded. Contact: Jason at jkay1966@gmail.com or 647-222-3992 

 

 

Saturday, October 17 <TBD> 

Lee at lwakelin@hotmail.com or 905-376-3468 

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Sunday, October 18 <MODERATE> 7.8km or 12km 

Telephone, Massey, Cranberry Rds. 

Elevation gain: 196/308 m 

Description: A 12-km loop with an option for a shorter loop of 7.8 km. Both loops rated Moderate due to hills. Quiet township roads and unmaintained road allowances. Meet at 401/County Road 45 commuter parking lot at 9:30 a.m. (carpooling available) or at the Trail Head at 9:50 a.m. W3W trailhead location: tenants.oranges.debt. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Jay at jayg_sherwin@yahoo.ca or 905-396-3895 

 

 

Wednesday, October 21 <MODERATE> 12.5km 

Morganston, Tobacco Rd. 

Elevation gain: 278 m 

Description: Rural roads and highway. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter lot for carpooling OR meet and park 10:00 a.m. at the trailhead on Huycke Rd near Hwy 25. W3W: angled.musicians.choppers. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Anita at anitaglautenbach@gmail.com or 905-296-3724 

 

 

Saturday, October 24 <MODERATE> 9.5km 

Ferris Provincial Park 

Elevation gain: 274 m 

Description: Well-used trails and campground roads. Popular with tourists because of Ranney Falls and Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge. EARLY START. Leaving 9:10 am from Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot for carpooling OR Meet and park at 10:00 am at the trailhead at the lot near Kennedy Park where the Rotary Club is located, 179 Saskatoon Avenue. W3W: stagehand.expecting.remarried. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Connie at mccroryhomes@gmail.com or 905-373-6887 

 

 

Sunday, October 25 <MODERATE> 14km 

Murray Marsh Wetland 

Elevation gain: 309 m 

Description: Mostly dirt and paved roads, plus a rough trail. An out-and-back hike to a lunch area with a magnificent view of the Trent River. Leaving from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot (carpooling) at 9:30 am OR meet at the trailhead on Goodfellow Rd near Aranda Way (beside the cemetery) at 10:00 am. W3W: sustain.unavailable.small. Contact: Cynthia at planetwarn@gmail.com or 416-694-7901 

 

 

Wednesday, October 28 <MODERATE PLUS> 10.3km 

Vernonville, Shelter Valley Rd. 

Elevation gain: 254 m 

Description: Paved roads and unmaintained roads. Poles recommended. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot (carpooling). OR Meet at the trailhead on Boyle Rd, 1 km east of Cty Rd 23, at 9:50 a.m. W3W address: upside.daredevil.eyeful. Bring a snack/lunch and a drink. Contact: Josée at wrightfroggy17@gmail.com or 905-626-4846 

 

 

Saturday, October 31 <EASY> 9.5km 

Morton Rd., Art Lang Rd. 

Elevation gain: 204 m 

Description: Rural roads, and forested road allowances. Leaving 9:30 am at the trailhead on Whitney Howard Rd (at the end of the asphalt, opposite Phantom Farm). W3W: biter.sportswear.provoking. Bring a snack and drink. Contact: Susan at susan3deane@gmail.com or 289-251-3125 

 

 

Sunday, November 1 <EASY> 7.6km 

Newtonville area, Gilmore Rd. 

Elevation gain: 204 m 

Description: Rural roads, and forested road allowances. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 28/401 commuter parking lot, (entrance on Phillips Rd), Port Hope,OR meet and park at the trailhead on Whitney Howard Rd (at the end of the asphalt, opposite Phantom Farm). W3W: biter.sportswear.provoking. Bring a snack and drink. Contact: Melissa at me.holmes@hotmail.com or 905-242-6114 

 

Wednesday, November 4 <TBA> 

Contact Jay at jayg_sherwin@yahoo.ca or 905-396-3895 

 

 

Saturday, November 7 <EASY> 8.2km 

Port Hope, Corbett’s Dam to Sylvan Glen 

Elevation gain: 102 m 

Description: Paved roads and road allowance. An “out-and-back” from the parking area at Corbett’s Dam to the Sylvan Glen Con. Area. Leaving 9:30 am from the Corbett’s Dam parking lot. W3W: sizing.toffee.toasted. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Dixie at dixie.allen@ymail.com or 416-606-1753 

 

 

Sunday, November 8 <EASY> 6.9km 

Castleton Loop 

Elevation gain: 152 m 

Description: Rural and unmaintained roads. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot for possible carpooling OR 9:55 am from the trailhead on Landon Road, just south of County Road 22. W3W: fame.imprinted.rarity. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Josée at wrightfroggy17@gmail.com or 905-626-4846 

 

Wednesday, November 11 <MODERATE> 9.3km 

Richardson’s Lookout, Oak Hill Rd. 

Elevation gain: 206 m 

Description: Rural roads, single-track trail, highway, steep hills. Beautiful view from platform. Trailhead is on Oak Hill Rd (dead end part, just east of Walker Rd). Leaving 9:30 am from the Toronto Rd/Hwy 401 commuter lot OR from the trailhead at 9:50 am. W3W address: patrols.grail.comebacks. Bring a snack/lunch and a drink. Contact: Laura at lauranderson55@yahoo.ca or 905-914-6259 

 

 

Saturday, November 14 <MODERATE> 11.7km 

Fenella area, Packer Rd. 

Elevation gain: 300 m 

Description: Rural paved roads and an unmaintained road. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot OR 9:50 am from the trailhead on Packer Rd near First Line (Alnwick-Haldimand twp). W3W address: rescue.owner.truths. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Cynthia at planetwarn@gmail.com or 416-694-7901 

 

 

Sunday, November 15 <TBA> 

Contact: Connie at mccroryhomes@gmail.com or 905-373-6887 

 

 

Wednesday, November 18 <MODERATE> 11.5km 

Figure 8, North of Vernonville 

Elevation gain: 246 m 

Description: Forest trails and rural roads. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot for carpooling OR meet and park 9:50 am at the trailhead on Dixon Dr. (at the end of the paved section). W3W: demand.pulses.pretext. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Anita at anitaglautenbach@gmail.com or 905-269-3724 

 

 

Saturday, November 21 <MODERATE> 8km or 15km 

Ganaraska Trail, Barrie Rd. 

Elevation gain: 309 m 

Description: Forest trail (from 4th Line to just beyond the 6th Line), rural roads, and unmaintained roads. Trailhead is on the 4th Line, about 1.3 km east of Knoxville Rd. Leaving 9:30 am from the Toronto Rd/401 commuter parking lot, Port Hope OR 9:40 am from the trailhead. W3W: replying.royals.dulled. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: John at johnambler2424@gmail.com or 705-931-4537 

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Sunday, November 22 <EASY PLUS> 5.7km 

Canton Area, Knoxville Rd/Jamison Rd. 

Elevation gain: 153 m 

Description: Paved roads, road allowance. Quite hilly. Trailhead is on the 6th Line, just west of Jamieson Rd. Leaving from the trailhead at 9:30 a.m. W3W: initiating.agency.rocky. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Shelley at shelley.irving@icloud.com or 705-313-6787 

 

 

Wednesday, November 25 <MODERATE> 9.4km

Kendal Crown Lands

Elevation gain: 269 m

Description: Town/rural roads, forested trails and an ascent to a lookout. Note, there is a 6.5 km opt-out point, following the road hike. Leaving 9:30 a.m. from the Toronto Rd/401 commuter lot for carpooling; or 9:55 a.m. from the trailhead at the entrance to the Kendal Crown Lands on County Road 9; park on the south shoulder, near the property's entrance. W3W: subsection.cherries.actors. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Jason at jkay1966@gmail.com or 647-222-3992 

 

 

Saturday, November 28 <EASY> 5km 

Hazel Bird Nature Reserve 

Elevation gain: 82 m 

Description: Open field and forest trails. Leaving from the Hazel Bird parking lot at 9636 Beavermeadow Rd E (about 2 km east of Harwood Rd) at 9:30 a.m. W3W: interest.blankly.cynical. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: John at johnpoyston@gmail.com or 416-998-1292 

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Sunday, November 29 <TBA> 

Contact: Lee at lwakelin@hotmail.com or 905-376-3468 

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Wednesday, December 2 <TBA> 
Contact:  Connie at mccroryhomes@gmail.com or 905-373-6887 

 

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Saturday, December 5 <EASY> 6km

Ganaraska River, Port Hope - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND POT LUCK LUNCH

Elevation gain: 58m

Description:  City streets and Ganaraska Trail.  Leaving 9:30am from the Port Hope Lions Club, walking to the PH Conservation area just off Choate Rd. W3W:  https://what3words.com/toenail.surges.inroad. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Shelley at shelley.irving@icloud.com or 705-313-6787 

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Sunday, December 6 <EASY> 5km 

Ball’s Mill, Lime Kiln Trail 

Elevation gain: 95 m 

Description: Mix of conservation area, trails and roads, including a short, busy section on County Road 45. The trailhead is at the Ball’s Mill Conservation Area parking lot. Leaving 9:30 from the trailhead. W3W: regards.feels.instance. Bring a drink. Contact: Melissa at me.holmes@hotmail.com or 905-242-6114 

 

 

Wednesday, December 9 <EASY> 6km 

Port Hope, Waterfront Trail 

Elevation gain: 33 m 

Description: Out-and-back on city streets, off-road path and lakeside trail. Leaving 9:30 a.m. from the trailhead at the Port Hope City Hall parking area. W3W address: bystanders.dashed.interview. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: John at johnambler2424@gmail.com or 705-931-4537 

 

 

Saturday, December 12 <MODERATE> 9km or 13km 

Camborne area, Williamson Rd. 

Elevation gain: 230 m or 321 m 

Description: Paved roads. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 18/401 commuter parking lot (Burnham St) for possible carpooling. The trailhead can be at the bottom of Williamson Rd (for 13 km) or on Williamson Rd just north of Bickle Hill Rd (for 9 km). For 9 km, the W3W is: sweetener.parrot.campaigner. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Laura at lauranderson55@yahoo.ca or 905-914-6259 

 

 

Sunday, December 13 <MODERATE PLUS> 10km 

Campbellcroft, Stone House Rd. 

Elevation gain: 194 m 

Description: Rural roads, forest trails and hydro right-of-way. Trailhead is on Stone House Rd. near County Rd 9. Leaving 9:30 am from the Toronto Rd/401 commuter parking lot in Port Hope OR 9:50 am from the trailhead. W3W: leftovers.plastic.commented. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Cynthia at planetwarn@gmail.com or 416-694-7901 

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