Little Lake & Otonabee River (10.5 KM) - Sat, Aug 15 2026

Little Lake & Otonabee River (10.5 KM) (8/15/2026)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Peterbrough Bus Terminal - 191 Simcoe Street
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 15 2026  11:45 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 14 2026 7:55:00 PM
Event Duration:less than 4 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Fletcher
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:30
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 1 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Ontario is beautiful. There are many cool trails and things to see outside of Toronto.
My aim is to hit different interesting hiking trails throughout the GTA and beyond which can be accessed by public transit.

Today's hike will take us around Little Lake & up and down the Otonabee River in Peterbrough.

Please bring a lunch and at least 1-2 Litres of water.
We'll do lunch about 1 KM into the hike.

If you cannot walk the entire distance please do not sign up for this hike.

    EVENT STATS
  • Level of hike: Moderate
  • Distance: 10.5 KM
  • Terrain: Paved multi use trails, grassy fields, cemetery roads, single track dirt trails, sidewalk
  • Elevation Range: 10 meters
  • Washrooms: About 1 KM into the hike near our lunch spot & at the 6 KM mark.
  • Highlights: 'Little Lake'

Required Items to Bring:
  • hiking boots or hiking shoes
  • 2L of water
  • snacks and lunch
  • weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • A smile
  • First Aid Kit
  • Whistle
  • Change of clothes and/or footwear for post hike

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    For this hike, we'll be meeting at the Peterbrough Bus Terminal in downtown Peterbrough.
    We'll just meet beside the sign that says "Downtown Transit Terminal"

    For those of you taking transit, you can take the 8:50 Lakeshore East Train to Durham College Oshawa GO Station.
    Then switch to the 88 GO bus to get to Peterbrough Bus Terminal.

    For those of you driving, the address for the Peterbrough Bus Terminal is 191 Simcoe Street.
    There is a parking garage connected to the bus terminal.

    To save money on GO Transit Fare, purchase the $10 weekend pass 'BY CLICKING HERE'

    Look for me in the Blue Toronto Outdoor Club T-Shirt.

    MAP OF BUS TERMINAL

    PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION


    Notes:

    Please ensure that you check the 'TTC service updates website' for any potential closures.

    Please arrive on time, I will turn off my cell phone once the hike begins.


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    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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