G. Ross Lord Park Trail
Location: 4801 Dufferin Street, North York, ON, M3H 5T3
G. Ross Lord Park is located between Steeles Avenue and Finch Avenue, and is a park connected to a trail, which goes through the length of the park.
Upon arrival in the parking lot, there is a large park, which featured many amenities. Many people could be seen camping there, or having a barbecue, creating a very friendly atmosphere (and a very good smell). Present are several soccer fields and tennis courts, as well as large fire pits. However, there was a a fair amount of trash near the fire pits, suggesting maintenance is required. The tennis courts and soccer fields were very well kept however.
Along the trail section, many families, dog walkers, and bikers could be seen, especially at that time it seemed to be rather busy. The trail is very urban, meaning that in the main trail section, there is not a lot of different vegetation present. However, there is the opportunity for a very adventurous hiker to take the road less taken and hike a little in the forest, which is visible from the parking lot. This is not advised though, because there are coyotes present in that area, and it is heavily suggested that hikers stay within the confines of the main trail, as advertised by the many signs in the area. For the hiker/biker that prefers a change of scenery, there are several small waterways, with bridges crossing them that were very picturesque. There are also several places within the trail where it branched, creating variety in what could be hiked.
There are several detractions from this trail, mainly the uphill sections and the winter maintenance. There are several uphill segments of the trail, which can be difficult for anyone with wheelchair accessibility or a stroller. However, to the person that enjoys hiking or biking trails as a means to become more active, this trail is great, and provides variation in incline. As well, as of April 17, 2017, a section of the trail was been closed for trail maintenance, and is supposed to be inaccessible to the public. However, there were a few people who were spotted leaving that area, suggesting that to the imaginative walker, where there's a will, there's a way.
Overall this was a very enjoyable trail to hike. It would have been nice to explore to trails a bit more, but this will change once trail maintenance is complete and the park is fully accessible.
Hike/Bike Toronto Rating: 4/5
Length: 4.6 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Accessibility: Stroller, wheelchair and bike accessible
Surface: Asphalt
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| Park Entrance |
Upon arrival in the parking lot, there is a large park, which featured many amenities. Many people could be seen camping there, or having a barbecue, creating a very friendly atmosphere (and a very good smell). Present are several soccer fields and tennis courts, as well as large fire pits. However, there was a a fair amount of trash near the fire pits, suggesting maintenance is required. The tennis courts and soccer fields were very well kept however.
Along the trail section, many families, dog walkers, and bikers could be seen, especially at that time it seemed to be rather busy. The trail is very urban, meaning that in the main trail section, there is not a lot of different vegetation present. However, there is the opportunity for a very adventurous hiker to take the road less taken and hike a little in the forest, which is visible from the parking lot. This is not advised though, because there are coyotes present in that area, and it is heavily suggested that hikers stay within the confines of the main trail, as advertised by the many signs in the area. For the hiker/biker that prefers a change of scenery, there are several small waterways, with bridges crossing them that were very picturesque. There are also several places within the trail where it branched, creating variety in what could be hiked.
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| Small waterway within the trail |
There are several detractions from this trail, mainly the uphill sections and the winter maintenance. There are several uphill segments of the trail, which can be difficult for anyone with wheelchair accessibility or a stroller. However, to the person that enjoys hiking or biking trails as a means to become more active, this trail is great, and provides variation in incline. As well, as of April 17, 2017, a section of the trail was been closed for trail maintenance, and is supposed to be inaccessible to the public. However, there were a few people who were spotted leaving that area, suggesting that to the imaginative walker, where there's a will, there's a way.
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| Trail map featuring closures |
Overall this was a very enjoyable trail to hike. It would have been nice to explore to trails a bit more, but this will change once trail maintenance is complete and the park is fully accessible.
Hike/Bike Toronto Rating: 4/5
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