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Meet at the parking lot on the east side of Uxbridge Conc 6, 0.6 km north of Uxbridge Town Line or 5.5 km south of Durham Road 21.
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Join the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) on their guided walks and hikes across the top end of the GTA from Palgrave to Ganaraska and beyond. Enjoy fresh air, meet new friends, energize your body all while getting your steps in!   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. 

Click on 'website' to see details of the hikes available to non-members together with hike leader contacts, locations, and descriptions of each hike.  

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 the FAQ section for more information regarding guest registration.

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

SATURDAY NOV 29, 2025 details:   

ORTA Map 5; 9 km; 2.5 hrs; Moderate pace; Quite hilly!  

Arrive at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start.

Please bring adequate water and wear appropriate footwear.  Poles are recommended due to hilly terrain but not required.  

Come out to explore this area of rolling hills.  Formerly the site of a large gravel pit, the area is now comprised of beautiful mixed coniferous-deciduous forests, meadows and wetlands. Much of the surrounding property was previously used for agriculture.  Old farm roads and farm building foundations are still evident. 

Meet at the parking lot on the east side of Uxbridge Conc 6, 0.6 km north of Uxbridge Town Line or 5.5 km south of Durham Road 21.

Please note that this is a pay parking lot.  The location name is Aggregate Pit.  Where possible, hikers are encouraged to carpool from alternate locations (Brock Tract or Pleasure Valley parking lots off Brock Rd. or Wilder or North Walker Woods roadside parking on Concession 6) with fellow hikers to reduce parking fees.  Uxbridge residents are not required to pay for parking but are still required to register for a 'No-Charge Special Permit'.  Details regarding the Uxbridge parking system and HotSpot App can be found at https://www.uxbridge.ca/en/transportation/permit-parking-and-trail-sustainability.aspx

Non-members and new members are required to contact the hike leader by 6 pm the day before to discuss if this hike is appropriate for you.

HIKE LEADER:   Anna Sunn (416) 738-8916  (call or text)