Oak Ridges Trail Association upcoming events

Whit-Stouffville-YRF Eldred King Woodlands (Hwy 48), slow-moderate, Brian & Wilma Millage (Mon, July 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Members and non-members welcome.

ORTA Map 4. Join us for a YRF - Eldred King Forest slow and moderate hike pace options. Please note the 9 am start to beat the heat with a 1.5hr walk, followed by a cafe break in Ballantrae to share stories and a refreshing drink. Join our social outing and bring a friend to share the fun on these shaded trails.

NOTE - Please arrive 8:45 a.m. for a 9 a.m. start.

Meeting Place/Parking: Meet in the Eldred King parking lot, west side of Hwy. 48, 3 km north of the Aurora/Ballantrae Road.

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

Newmarket - Jokers Hill (Thornton Bales Conservation Area), Mod-fast, Martin Roy (Wed, July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Members only hike. Pre-registration mandatory.

ORTA Map 3; 14+km; 4 hr. Bring water and snacks/lunch.

Join me on forested trails with moderate hills. We will hike in the Joker's Hill and Thornton Bales Conservation Area. You will have the option to climb the 99 steps. Please be prepared for warm weather conditions. Different parking area.

Meet 9:15 for 9:30 start. Maximum 20 hikers.

Parking: Joker's Hill, 17100 Bathurst Street, Newmarket; 900 meters south of Hwy 9 or 1.3 km north of Mulock Drive on the West side of Bathurst.

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No dogs please

Martin Roy 416-885-1226

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

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