The
Albion hills hiking area has everything a dog and
his human could possibly look for in an all day adventure…
fields to run and play in, forests' full of towering
pines, a pond to swim in, and pockets full of treats
as far as the nose can sniff! Following along parts
of the Bruce trail, and containing countless other
hiking options as well, Albion Hills makes for the
perfect backdrop to a beautiful fall day of frolicking
and fetching!
This hike is of easy to moderate difficulty.
The trails are a combination of forest, field and
occasional hills.
Two to three swimming opportunities for the dogs.
Location: Caledon region (NW of Toronto)
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Fall 2012 Dates:
The
Mono cliffs provincial park boasts a wonderful and diverse
eco system unlike any other in Southern Ontario. It
offers mixed maple forests, fantastic vistas, old growth
cedar stands and tremendous caves and cliffs. Our hike
will take us around ponds and lakes, and give us a chance
to experience the incredible beauty that the fall season
brings. This trail is an ideal blend of forest and fields,
hills and valleys and all challenges are rewarded with
vibrant colours seen from the most beautiful lookout
points imaginable.
This hike is of moderate difficulty with a few
more hilly sections. Many swimming locations for the
dogs.
Location: Orangeville (NW of Toronto)
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Fall 2012 Dates:
Sunday October 21st
This
trail loops through the Forks of the Credit Provincial
Park. It is notable because it is here that the cliffs
and crevasses of the rugged Niagara Escarpment meet
the rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The trail
includes a visit to the Credit Falls, where the credit
river plunges over a rocky ledge near the village of
Cataract. The area's claim to fame was, and still is,
the springs of clear water that flows on the hillsides.
Trails in the Forks of the Credit Park are over hills
and old farmer's fields, through hardwood and cedar
forests, and along the top of steep bluffs.
This hike is of a moderate to difficult level
as it has more hills and steeper grade. Many ideal swimming
locations for the dogs.
Location: Caledon
region (NW of Toronto)
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Fall 2012 Dates:
Saturday September 29th
 The
Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area is an exciting
125 hectare park that offers dog paddlers the opportunity
to experience a multitude of natural features. It
is famous for its cold water streams and underground
springs which intersect the trail many times throughout
our day. This beautiful forest is filled with a mix
of mature hardwoods, towering 100 year old hemlock,
cedar and maple trees, open meadows and wetlands.
 Wildflowers are abundant throughout the year... Spring
brings trilliums, trout lilies and spring beauties,
while in the fall, the leaves paint the surrounding
countryside with their dazzling shades of red, orange
and yellow.
This hike is of easy to moderate difficulty.
The route offers fewer hills, a boardwalk over a marsh
with a flatter forest landscape. Several great swimming
opportunities for the dogs.
Location: Port Perry region (NE of Toronto)
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Fall 2012 Dates:
Sunday October 28th Halloween Hike
 The
Copeland Forest is one of the loveliest forests in
Southern Ontario. It is super in fall as it is full
of lush undergrowth, towering old pines, unusual wildflowers
and ferns and, hectares of maples, oaks, beeches,
birches and evergreens. These trails are ideal for
a beginner hiker, or just for a hiker who hasn't been
in a while and needs to limber up and get the old
hiking legs in shape.
 This is a perfect introductory hiking location. The
route offers fewer hills with a flatter forest landscape.
Two to three swimming opportunities for the dogs. Location: Just North of Barrie (N of Toronto)
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Fall 2012 Dates:
Sunday September 23rd
Saturday November 3rd
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