GHTA Hike Difficulty Rating Guide
Hike Schedule
Guidelines for Hikers
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Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Layers are the most practical. Raingear, sun and insect protection are also essential.
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Waterproof hiking shoes or boots are recommended.
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You must be reasonably fit and able to keep a pace of about 4 km/hour
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Trekking poles can be helpful, particularly if you have any problems with your balance. They also take pressure off your knees and may spare them some wear and tear.
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Bring food and water. We recommend two litres of water for regular hikes and three litres for long, challenging hikes in the summer.
The What3Words app makes it easy to find, share and save precise locations and can provide lifesaving assistance if you require it during a hike. Consider downloading it to any device that you take with you in unfamiliar territory.
Also
1. “Bring a Snack”( generally on hikes under 9 km) indicates that there will be a break for a few minutes for refreshments. “Bring a lunch” ( hikes over 9 km) indicates a longer stop for refreshments (may be shorter in winter.
2. Anyone choosing to leave a hike before the end must be accompanied by another hiker.
3. No dogs are allowed on hikes. (Service dogs are permitted.)
4. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the advertised hike departure time.
NOT A MEMBER? You are welcome to try out our club on any hike. Be sure to contact the hike leader just in case there have been last minute changes. We look forward to hiking with you!
PACE
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Leisurely - 2-3 km/hr
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Moderate - 3-4.5 km/hr
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Fast - 4.5 km/hr and over
Not a Member? You are welcome to try out our club on any hike. Be sure to contact the hike leader just in case there have been last minute changes. We look forward to hiking with you!
EASY RATING
Well defined trails, gentle inclines. Hiking boots and poles optional. Suitable for beginners.
MODERATE RATING
Generally on trail. May be hilly, some rough spots or obstacles. Boots and poles recommended. A good level of fitness is required.
DIFFICULT RATING
Rough terrain. May include bushwhacking, steep sections, long climbs and descents, beaver dams or other obstacles, rock scrambling. Boots and poles essential, and a high level of fitness. Long pants and sleeves recommended.
PINE RIDGE SPRING/SUMMER SCHEDULE – 2026
Sunday, June 7 <EASY> 8 km
Port Hope, Rapley Blvd/Haskill Rd. (Elevation gain: 91m)
Description: Rural roads, off-road section and walking path. (If extended to Dickinson Rd the hike is 9.7 km). Leaving 9:30 am from the trailhead at the bottom of Rapley Blvd (dead end, beside a park). W3W:
communal.barrels.forced. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Laura at lauranderson55@yahoo.ca or 905-914-6259.
Wednesday, June 10 <MODERATE> 6.2 km
Beagle Club, Fire Roads (Elevation gain: 159m)
Description: Forest access roads & snowmobile trail (beside Beagle Club Rd). Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot for possible carpooling OR 9:50 from the trailhead at the Beagle Club Rd parking lot. W3W: harmonies.battery.prep but heading out of the lot to the snowmobile
trail, then going north to Dunbar Rd. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Jan at janhike27@gmail.com or 905-375-8188.
Saturday, June 13 <MODERATE> 8.5 km
Canton area, Dodd’s Rd. (Elevation gain: 203m)
Description: Paved roads, off-road section and Ganaraska Trail section (5th Line to 6th Line). Leaving 9:30 am from the trailhead - the end of Dodd's Rd. (off Hwy 10). W3W address: streaky.constructive.receptive. Bring a snack and drink. Contact: Susan at susan3deane@gmail.com or 289-251-3125.
Sunday, June 14 <MODERATE> 10.0 km
Catharine Parr Traill route, Lander Rd (Elevation gain: 262m)
Description: Paved roads, with one unmaintained section. This is an “out and back” hike, with views of Rice Lake. Leaving 9:30 am from the Hwy 18/401 commuter parking lot (Burnham St) for possible carpooling OR meet and park at 8293 Lander Rd at 9:50 am. W3W: buffeting.guides.roadhouse. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Lucille at lucille.sorin@hotmail.com or 416-996-8384.
Wednesday, June 17 <FIELD TRIP!> 6 km
Walk and Visit to The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough
Meet at Ontario St. carpool lot in Port Hope at 9:30am. W3W address for carpool lot is scared.blooms.honks.
Saturday, June 20 – <MODERATE> 9.5 km
NEW HIKE
Kendal Crown Lands and area (Elevation gain: 265 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 am from the Toronto Rd/401 commuter lot for carpooling; or 9:55 am 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.
Sunday, June 21 <MODERATE> 14.5 km
Bethany North Loop (Elevation gain: 374m)
Description: Old RR bed trail and rural roads with some off-road trail. EARLY START – Leaving 9:00 am from the Toronto Rd/401 commuter parking lot, Port Hope for possible carpooling OR 9:50 am from the trailhead on Fleetwood Rd about 1.5 km west of Hwy 38 (Ski Hill Rd), where the Ganaraska Hiking Trail meets the road. W3W: essentially.decker.payrolls. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Melissa at me.holmes@hotmail.com or 905-242-6114.
Wednesday, June 24 <EASY> 5 km
Hazel Bird Nature Reserve (Elevation gain: 82m)
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.
Saturday, June 27 <EASY> 9.8 km
Rural Port Hope, Deer Park Rd. (Elevation gain 93m)
Description: An “out-and-back” along Marsh Rd to the Deer Park overpass at Hwy 401. Leaving 9:30 am from the bottom end of Rapley Blvd., at the cul-de-sac., Port Hope. W3W: communal.barrels.forced.
Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Heather at briant.heather@gmail.com or 416-457-8730.
Sunday, June 28 <EASY> 5 km
Oak Hills Farm
Description: Leisurely guided walk near Bewdley. Meet and park at 9:45 am at 4945 Oak Hills Rd (0.8 km north of Oak Ridges Dr) W3W address: timetables.yielded.unsettled. Brink a snack and a drink. Contact: John at 416 998 1292 or johnpoyston@gmail.com
Wednesday, July 1 – <Canada Day!> Details TBA.
Wednesday, July 8 <EASY> 4.7 km
Port Hope, Downtown and Lakeshore (Elevation gain: 36m)
Description: City streets, off-road path and Lakeside trail. Leaving 6:30 p.m. from the trailhead at the Port Hope City Hall parking area. W3W address: bystanders.dashed.interview. Bring a drink. Contact: Cynthia at planetwarn@gmail.com or 416-694-7901.
Wednesday, July 15 <EASY> 5.2 km
Cobourg downtown, Monk’s Cove (Elevation gain: 33m)
Description: City streets, waterfront and parks. Trailhead is Victoria Hall on King St, with parking in the nearby lot on Albert St between 2nd St and Division St. Leaving 6:30 pm from Victoria Hall. Trailhead W3W: decibel.cutter.rocket. Bring water. Contact: Josée at wrightfroggy17@gmail.com or 905-626-4846.
Summer Evening Walks
Wednesday, July 22 <EASY> 5km
Bewdley Walk
Details regarding walk TBD. Leaving 6:30 p.m. from parking lot in front of Rhino’s. W3W: exposition.baked.mulls. Contact Cynthia at planetwarn@gmail.com or 416-694-7901.
Wednesday, July 29 <EASY> 5.2 km
Cobourg downtown, George St. (Elevation gain: 26m)
Description: City streets. Trailhead is Victoria Hall on King St, with parking in the nearby lot on Albert St between 2nd St and Division St. Leaving 6:30pm from Victoria Hall. W3W: decibel.cutter.rocket. Bring water. Contact: Connie at mccroryhomes@gmail.com or 905-373-6887.
Wednesday, August 5 <MODERATE> 6.6 km
Port Hope, Great Farini Hike (Elevation gain: 78m)
Description: City streets and an off-road trail (Monkey Mountain). Leaving 6:30 p.m. from the trailhead at the Barrett Street bridge. W3W: bystanders.dashed.interview. Bring water. Contact: Jay at jayg_sherwin@yahoo.ca or 905-396-3895.
Wednesday, August 12 <EASY> 5 km
Millbrook Station and town walk
Details regarding walk TBD. Leaving 6:30 p.m. from Millbrook Trails parking lot. W3W: unused.lace.alleyway. Bring water. Contact Melissa at me.holmes@hotmail.com or 905-242-6114.
Wednesday, August 19 <EASY>5km
Port Hope History Walk
Details regarding walk TBD. Contact Heather at briant.heather@gmail.com or 416-457-8730.
Wednesday, August 26 <EASY> 6 km
Cobourg Downtown, Pebble Beach (Elevation gain: 30m)
Description: City streets. Trailhead is Victoria Hall on King St, with parking in the nearby lot on Albert St W3W: splats.history.succumbing between 2nd St and Division St. Leaving 6:30 pm from Victoria Hall. Bring water. Contact: Doris at dorisheffernan80@gmail.com or 905-375-9804.
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