🌲 Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Hike – Sat. March 14, 2026
A forested walk along the Oak Ridges Moraine with gentle hills and scenic woodland trails
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
🕤 Start Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Coolihans Side Road roadside parking near Glen Haffy Road (GPS: 43.937692, -79.935039 )
🚶 Hike Distance: Approx. 9 km
⏳ Duration: About 3 hours
🥾 Difficulty: Moderate – some hills
🌲 Trail Conditions: Forest trail along the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail
Join us for a scenic hike along the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail through forested terrain north of Caledon. From our meeting point on Coolihans Side Road, we’ll follow the trail east toward the Gore Road before returning along the same route. The hike travels mainly through mixed forest and includes a few gentle hills typical of the Moraine landscape.
We’ll pause along the way for a short break, so bring water and a snack.
🔁 This hike is an out-and-back route starting and returning to the Coolihans Side Road meeting location.
✅ What to Bring:
Hiking boots with good traction
Icers or traction aids (recommended)
Water and a snack
Optional: gaiters may be useful depending on trail conditions
👟 This hike is suitable for hikers comfortable with moderate distance and some hills.
Hike Leaders:
Doreen Smith – 📱 416-891-4020
David Watson
🍺 After the hike:
Participants are welcome to gather for optional refreshments at the Caledonia Inn.