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Come join the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) on guided hikes / walks through various trails across the top of the GTA from Palgrave to  Ganaraska.   ORTA offers multiple group hikes and walks each week which continue throughout all four seasons...

Come join the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) on guided hikes / walks through various trails across the top of the GTA from Palgrave to  Ganaraska.   ORTA offers multiple group hikes and walks each week which continue throughout all four seasons.  Our group hikes are available in varying levels of difficulty, speed, distance and terrain. All are led by experienced volunteer hike leaders, each certified in hike leader training and first aid. 

HIKE on JUNE 23, 2025:

Slow to moderate pace; 2-2.5 hours; spectacular forested trail; hilly; nice views of Duffin Creek and valley. Maximum 20 people.

Hiking poles are recommended. 

Afterwards, a picnic in the park at Whitevale. Bring your own sandwich, There will be watermelon. 

Meet in Whitevale Village, parking on the south side of Whitevale Road.

DIRECTIONS:  Take York Durham Line 30 south of Highway 7 To Whitevale Road, turn left, past the sign for 'local traffic only'. Entrance on the south side before the bridge.

HIKE LEADER:   Noel Bain, cell on hike day 647-261-6095

Non ORTA members - may join a limited number of hikes as a guest, with the permission of the hiker leader and upon signing the required waivers. Visit our website, oakridgestrail.org, to see details of hikes available to non-members together with hike leader contacts, locations, and descriptions of each hike. Also see the FAQ section for more information regarding guest registration as well as to learn more about the Oak Ridges Moraine, our association, becoming a member, and lots of other interesting facts and information.

Whether joining us on a group hike or venturing out on your own or with friends, we hope to see you on the trail!

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