Forest Hill / Forest Heights / Victoria Hills – Urban evening hike – 8.5 km

About the hike: Tonight’s walk will take us on city trails along Kitchener’s network of creeks, from Highland Rd to Westheights Park, where we will hopefully hear some frogs, and back. 

Hike leader: Didier Thevenard
Contact:  didier.j.thevenard@gmail.com | 519-497-9387

About the leader: Didier has been leading hikes with the GVTA for the past 8 years. He loves sharing his passion for nature and the outdoors with fellow hikers.       

Where: Kitchener
Length: 8.5 km
Category: There and back with a small loop
Pace and duration: Moderate, 3.5 km/hr. About 2.5 hours.
Hike level: Easy. Well marked, paved, wide trails. 

Parking and departure: Hike starts at 6:45 pm sharp from the parking lot of the Evergreen Mall on Highland Rd W, on the Dollarama side near Lawrence Avenue (43.438688, -80.510844). Please arrive a few minutes early so that we can depart on time.

Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.
 
What to wear and bring: Dress according to weather. Wear good shoes (sneakers okay). Bring water and a snack, bug repellent, and a flashlight in case it’s dark by the time we come back.

Sorry, no dogs on GVTA hikes with the exception of certified service dogs.

ALL ARE WELCOME ON OUR HIKES. Membership is encouraged as it helps to support our trails, $30 per household. To become a member please go to: https://www.gvta.on.ca/Membership.