Rouge National Park Fall Hike

We will hike the Vista and Orchard trails of Rouge National Urban Park. Together these trails make a fairly easy hike with some nice views and ridge walks. A few steep inclines and uneven terrain from tree roots technically make this a moderate hike but the hike is appropriate for beginners!

Did you know? Non-Indigenous settlers arrived in the Rouge area in 1799 and the land has been farmed ever since. Some very old barns are still standing strong!

After the hike join us for gelato at Nani's Gelato (Charles and Yonge)!

Getting to the trailhead: From Kennedy Station, connect to Bus 86A Scarborough towards the Toronto Zoo. Get off at the intersection of Meadowvale Road and Zoo Road Walk. 100 metres to the right down Zoo Rd and you will arrive at the Zoo Road Day Use Area and Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. We'll start our hike at the North trailhead at 10 am sharp!

Let's Hike T.O. is a hiking community open to everyone with a focus on newcomers, people of colour, and young adults.  All are welcome on our walks!

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Start Point: Zoo Road Day Use Area, 25 Zoo Rd [Google Maps Link] - We will set off at 10am. Plan to arrive at the start point at 9:45am sharp as we aren't able to wait for latecomers. 

End Point: Zoo Road Day Use Area, 25 Zoo Rd [Google Maps Link]

Length: 4 km

Pace of hike: 3km per hour - Relaxed

Difficulty: Beginner

Dog-friendly: (MUST remain on leash at all times) Yes

Family-friendly: (suitable for young people 17 and under) No

Stroller-friendly: (paved trails accessible for strollers) No

Requiring hiking boots: No

Requiring walking poles: No

What To Expect:

Hike leader: Iona (she/her), Marli (he/him)

Registration fee: $5 + service fee though if you cannot afford it, please contact us at letshiketo@gmail.com to request a complimentary registration based on your circumstance.

Limited tickets: This hike is restricted to 40 registrants. Tickets will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, are non-refundable and can’t be transferred to future events.

Pre-hike email: Registrants will receive additional details by email the day before the hike, such as what to bring on the day, what to wear, etc.

Weather precautions: The hike will take place regardless of rain, wind, or snow so please dress accordingly! We will only cancel or postpone the hike if weather conditions are considered extreme or dangerous, in which case registered hikers will be informed 48 hours in advance.

Questions? Email LetsHikeTO@gmail.com