What we’re about
Our purpose is to have frequent, casual, energetic hiking events that fit easily into busy lives. Many of our hikes range from 5km to 10km, within 1.5 to 2 hours. We stick (mostly) to established well-groomed trails so we can keep the pace lively. Sometimes we breathe hard climbing and descending large hills challenging ourselves. We enjoy nature, watching the seasons change and embracing the additional challenge this brings. Besides all the physical benefits hiking provides, we aim to have fun, enjoy good conversation while building friendships along the way.
There will usually be a few hikes per week, somewhere around Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax, Uxbridge, Oshawa and Bowmanville. We'll often have weekend hikes that are a little longer (sometimes MUCH longer) and sometimes travel much further if there's an adventure to be had.
Also see our current Rules and Liability Waiver as part of your participation.
That's about it! If you have any questions, please contact somebody in the leadership team.
Upcoming events
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9:00 a.m. - Beautiful Fall Hike to Beare Hill. 🥾🍁🍃🍂 Wear Camo, Red, Orange.
Rouge National Urban Park, Twyn Rivers Day Use Area, 55 Twyn Rivers Dr, Scarborough, ON, CALet's enjoy a beautiful and sunny Saturday morning hike!! Fall Colours.
We will hike at a moderate pace from Twyn Rivers parking lot to Beare Hill. There are some hills on the way.
THEME: Wear Camouflage, Red, Orange.****Directions: Please note that you have to enter Twyn Rivers from the Altona side, since the Meadowvale side (from the west) is closed. Please follow the pin.
We will go for coffee after the hike for those who want to join!
Required reading for you and your guests before RSVP'ing to all events:
- Liability Waiver and Group Rules (updated 05/30/22)
- When asked at RSVP time, indicate *Yes* if you agree to the question provided.
- See general information about Tick Safety
34 attendees
Rouge Nat'l Park: Woodland AND Cedar Trail
Rouge Park Woodland Trail, Reesor Road ,, Toronto, ON, CAOur group will leave at the posted time, so please arrive early. Please cancel your RSVP if you can't make it. I will move people from the 'Wait List' to the 'Going List' on Thursday.
For those carpooling, please do not mark your passengers as +1s (since I'm adding based on the "vehicles" in attendance, not hikers). Just ensure that they're are aware of SFH rules and regulations and agree.
How fast, how far? Assume 4.5 km/h for a distance of 11.5 km. Terrain is mostly flat, but it does have a small hill or two, as well as a couple of sets of stairs. The route is a "there and back again", so we will finish where we originally start from.
Bring water and wear good hiking/trail shoes or boots. I also recommend wearing pants since there is an area where we'll walk through some brush, which can't be avoided. With the cooler weather we're now experiencing, I no longer wear insect repellent, but you're welcome to it of course.
We will be going out for coffee after our hike, all are welcome (probably the McDonald's inside the Walmart on Steeles just west of Markham road 5995 Steeles ave East) but I'm open to suggestions.
Required reading for you and your guests before RSVP'ing to all events:
- Liability Waiver and Group Rules (updated 05/30/22)
- When asked at RSVP time, indicate *Yes* if you agree to the question provided.
- See general information about Tick Safety
11 attendees
Tuesday evening hike at The Rouge - (moderaterly fast pace - not for beginners
Glen Rouge Campground, 7450 Kingston Road, Scarborough, Toronto, ON, CA** this is not a beginner hike
** head lights / flashlights are now mandatory - no cell phone lights
** all hikers must must be 16 years of age or older**
This ~6.5k plus hike will be at a moderate pace of approx. 4.5 km/hr with a number of long steep hills. Bring water, hiking boots and poles if desired. Make sure to arrive early, as we leave at 5:30 sharpe.
Required reading for you and your guests before RSVP'ing to all events:
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Liability Waiver and Group Rules (updated 05/30/22)
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When asked at RSVP time, indicate *Yes* if you agree to the question provided.
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See general information about Tick Safety
9 attendees-
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