❄️ Headwaters of the Humber – Early Winter Hike
Explore where the Humber River begins its journey south
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: North of Mono Mills (exact meeting point provided upon registration)
🚶 Distance: 8–10 km
⏳ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours
🥾 Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous – hilly and varied terrain
Winter is a favourite time to hike for many, and Roland Gatti, your hike leader, says it best:
“There’s something about the cold that makes nature feel more alive, alert, and perfect!”
Join us for an early winter hike through one of the most rugged and remote sections of the Humber watershed. This hike takes place along the Bruce Trail north of Mono Mills, near the northwest headwaters of the Main Humber River—about 30 km northwest of Kleinburg.
Expect hilly, uneven, and at times strenuous terrain, with beautiful views of upland forests, rocky ridges, and frosty ravines. It’s a physically rewarding hike in a rarely visited corner of the watershed, ideal for those looking to kickstart their winter hiking season.
What to Bring:
✔️ Winter boots or insulated hiking boots
✔️ Water and a high-energy snack
✔️ Dress in warm layers, including hat and gloves
✔️ Hiking poles (optional but helpful on hills)
🚫 Please note: There are no washroom facilities on this hike.
Cold weather hiking is also great for cardiovascular health and burns more calories—so come prepared to feel energized and invigorated!
Hike Leader: Roland Gatti
Roland is President of the HVHTA Kleinburg Chapter and a seasoned hike leader with a deep appreciation for the headwaters and upper reaches of the Humber River.
📧 Directions: Will be sent to the email address used during registration
Questions?:
Send an email to 20251206@hvhta.ca
Register for this hike: (Available Nov. 6)