The longest nights of the year are a good time to experience a true adventure.
We’ll start after dark at the main lot and head out on the Beaver Dam Trail, then link into sections of the Bruce Trail and the Hilton Falls Side Trail. It’s a full 21km, half marathon distance, so it suits people who are comfortable moving at a steady pace for hours in the cold.
Everyone hikes by headlamp. Somewhere along the route we’ll find a quiet stretch, switch them all off, and give our eyes a few minutes to adjust. If the sky cooperates, there will be stars. If it doesn’t, you still get the silence of a winter forest at night.
We’ll also pass the falls and the old mill ruins on the way through. Bring a thermos, dress for standing still as well as moving, and expect to finish tired, cold-cheeked and very awake.
Check the trip plan for the details, including the meeting point, gear list, and timing for the day.
Accessibility
Wilderness Union is committed to making our adventures as accessible as possible. If you wish to make an accommodation request relating to a disability or provide feedback, please do so by sending an email to info@wildernessunion.com
The longest nights of the year are a good time to experience a true adventure.
We’ll start after dark at the main lot and head out on the Beaver Dam Trail, then link into sections of the Bruce Trail and the Hilton Falls Side Trail. It’s a full 21km, half marathon distance, so it suits people who are comfortable moving at a steady pace for hours in the cold.
Everyone hikes by headlamp. Somewhere along the route we’ll find a quiet stretch, switch them all off, and give our eyes a few minutes to adjust. If the sky cooperates, there will be stars. If it doesn’t, you still get the silence of a winter forest at night.
We’ll also pass the falls and the old mill ruins on the way through. Bring a thermos, dress for standing still as well as moving, and expect to finish tired, cold-cheeked and very awake.
Check the trip plan for the details, including the meeting point, gear list, and timing for the day.
Accessibility
Wilderness Union is committed to making our adventures as accessible as possible. If you wish to make an accommodation request relating to a disability or provide feedback, please do so by sending an email to info@wildernessunion.com
Hiking After Dark: Your view shrinks to the beam of your headlamp, and you hear more than you see. It’s the same trail we hike by day, covered at night.
Half Marathon Distance: 21km with 201 m of elevation gain, in winter conditions and by headlamp.
Headlamps Off: A planned stop where the whole group switches off and waits for our eyes to adjust. Weather permitting, it’s the best chance on the route to see stars.
21:00 - Shuttle leaves from near Keele station
22:00 - Arrive at the trailhead
22:00 - 06:30 - Hike trail overnight
06:30 - 07:30 - Drive back to Toronto
Food and Drink
You'll need to bring a packed lunch and water for any of our day trips that don't explicitly say we're making a stop at a restaurant. Where we stop at restaurants, you are responsible for the purchase of any food. Full details are available at the adventure plan, shared above on registration.
Carbon Offsetting
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Accessibility
Wilderness Union is committed to making our adventures as accessible as possible. If you wish to make an accommodation request relating to a disability or provide feedback, please get in touch through our contact form.
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