Hiking RBG North Shore Trails and Cootes Paradise

HIKE TITLE

RBG North Shore Trails and Cootes Paradise

DATE

Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, December 20,2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Tessy Sagan and Nancy de Guerre

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

289 928 3235

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

RBG Arboretum, 16 Old Guelph Rd.

Royal Botanical Gardens – Arboretum –

Meet at the covered pavilion located in the big circular parking lot. Parking is $5.00 per hour. If you have an RBG membership, display your parking pass in your vehicle and park for free.

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:45 am for a 10 am start.

DISTANCE

Approx. 6-7 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Trails are relatively wide and smooth with generally good footing, rolling terrain with some hills, tree roots and rocks. A few narrower, steep sections.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Loop hike

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Moderate. The trail varies: gravel, hard-packed earth, a couple of wooden bridges and there may be snow, ice and mud. Hilly in places, sometimes loose stones/rocks/tree roots. Be prepared. Bring icers..

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.  Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.

CANCELLATION

•  If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

•  The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.

ONLINE REGISTRATION &

HIKER GROUP SIZE 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

•  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.

•  Hiking poles may be helpful.

•  Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

•  Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

•  Icers are mandatory in winter conditions.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike