Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026, 2 to 4 p.m.
Distance: 3.75 km (approx.)
Meet: St. Clair Subway, Alvin Ave. exit (north side of St. Clair), beside Deer Park Library.
Not many people know that there are twelve trail routes in and out of midtown Toronto’s Vale of Avoca ravine. The lack of signage in the ravine makes every visit an adventure – inexperienced trekkers frequently emerge in unexpected places.
This walk, led by the Midtown Ravines Group, will go by each one of the 12 access paths in and out of the ravine. The route will highlight connections to different neighbourhoods, and take stock of the condition of the different access areas and trails along the way. We hope this outing will provide food for thought in advance of the City’s upcoming community engagement over plans for the ravine.
The walk will take about two hours and cover almost 4km of paths, using a combination of paved, gravel, and natural surfaces (including some that may be wet or muddy). There are steep slopes and poor footing in some parts of the route.
Photo: ©Midtown Ravines Group