January 6, 2024

Hardy Lake Hike

Difficulty Rating:
Wilderness Hike
⭐⭐️️
Beauty Rating:
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️️
Solitude Rating:
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Adventure Category:
Adventure Start:
Jan 6, 2024 8:00 AM
Estimated End:
Jan 6, 2024 5:00 PM

Adventure Description

This 10km hike is one of the most beautiful trails in Muskoka. We'll walk through pine forests, past colossal boulders and along the incredibly picturesque Hardy lake, home of some of the most instagrammed boardwalk photos in the province!

The area is never more beautiful than when snow covered but the trails can be hard to walk so you'll need to wear ice spikes. We'll provide extras free of charge for anyone who has the need.

In the past we've seen a family of otters here and plenty of beavers so fingers crossed for some good wildlife spotting!

On the way back, we'll stop off in Gravenhurst, to take in the views and, if there's time get a coffee in town before heading back to Toronto


This 10km hike is one of the most beautiful trails in Muskoka. We'll walk through pine forests, past colossal boulders and along the incredibly picturesque Hardy lake, home of some of the most instagrammed boardwalk photos in the province!

The area is never more beautiful than when snow covered but the trails can be hard to walk so you'll need to wear ice spikes. We'll provide extras free of charge for anyone who has the need.

In the past we've seen a family of otters here and plenty of beavers so fingers crossed for some good wildlife spotting!

On the way back, we'll stop off in Gravenhurst, to take in the views and, if there's time get a coffee in town before heading back to Toronto

Were you previously an Explorer or Pathfinder member? Your membership benefits continue through January.

Legacy Explorer members just pay $50 for (optional) transport and there is zero cost for Pathfinder members.

Itinerary

08:00 - Leave from Keele Station

10:00 - Arrive at trailhead and begin hike

14:00 - Anticipated return to cars

14:30 - Stop in at the Gravenhurst scenic lookout

17:00 - Rough arrival time back at Keele Station

Rental Gear available

Ice Spikes

Adventure Cost

Event Cost:
$60 +HST
Transport Cost:
$50 +HST

Cancellation Policy

$10 cancellation fee once registered. No refunds once final amount has been charged (typically the week of the adventure).
If you cancel and wish to rejoin, please confirm with us on Discord to ensure that the updated registration has been received.

Members Attending

Liubov
Mudit
Imtiaz
Laurene
Jonathan
Hania
Kiomars (Kay)
Josh
Ahmed
Wael
Leanne
Cordelia
Samia Fatima
Melissa
Megha
Joel
Isaac

Members on Waitlist

This adventure is now full but you can join the waitlist!

Adventure Cancellations

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This adventure opens for registration soon!

Trip Updates

5th January 2024- The van is now full. Anybody joining subsequently will need to self-drive or car pool.

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