🇨🇦 Rouge National Urban Park
Just steps from the Toronto Zoo, this hidden hiking paradise offers the perfect escape from city life! With its well-maintained trails and lush forest scenery, it's quickly becoming our favorite weekend hiking spot! 🌳✨ 📍 Trail Information 🗺️ Location: Rouge National Urban Park (beside Toronto Zoo) 👣 Recommended Trails: Mast Trail - Gentle slopes with forest views Vista Trail - Slightly more elevation for better vistas 💡 Pro tip: The two trails connect for a perfect loop hike! 🅿️ Parking: Search "Mast Trail Parking" on Google Maps (plentiful spots today!) 🌲 Hiking Experience This urban forest trail offers: ✅ Near-wilderness experience with minimal crowds ✅ Only occasional staircases - mostly natural terrain ✅ Perfect for: Friends' get-togethers Romantic dates Solo nature escapes Compared to Algonquin's trails: The hiking experience here is even better for a quick getaway! ⚠️ Important Tips 🗺️ GPS is a must - While signs exist, some trails intersect confusingly 💪 Pace yourself - The uneven terrain feels twice as strenuous as paved paths 🦟 Bug spray essential - Especially the grassy sections 🚧 Watch for road crossings - Some trails cross busy streets #TorontoHiking #UrbanForest #WeekendWarrior #NatureTherapy #RougePark #HikingCanada