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🌲 Toronto's Hidden Gem: Glen Major Forest Big Loop Hike 🥾​​

​​"Nature's perfect reset button!"​​ 🌿 Just discovered this gem of a hike right in Toronto's backyard - the ​​Glen Major Forest Big Loop​​ is calling all adventure seekers and nature lovers! Here's why this trail should be your next weekend escape: 🌟 Trail Highlights ✅ ​​Perfect mix of terrain​​ - Forest trails, open meadows, gentle hills, and babbling brooks 🏞️ ✅ ​​Ideal for "sweat + selfie + serenity"​​ days - burn calories while capturing stunning views 📸 ✅ ​​Cooler forest temps​​ - Escape the city heat while staying active! ✅ ​​8.5km loop​​ with 350m elevation gain - Challenging but totally doable for intermediate hikers 🧭 Trail Breakdown ​​Distance:​​ 8.5km loop ​​Elevation gain:​​ 350m ​​Avg slope:​​ 2% ​​Moving time:​​ ~2h20m ​​Total time:​​ 4h40m (includes 2h for picnic breaks!) ​​Difficulty:​​ Intermediate (perfect for regular hikers) 🅿️ Parking Info 📍 ​​Location:​​ East Duffins Headwaters Aggregate Pit Trailhead Parking Lot 📌 ​​Address:​​ 1469 Concession 6, Uxbridge 💰 ​​Fee:​​ $6/day (cash only!) ⚠️ ​​Tip:​​ Arrive early to secure a spot - this place fills up fast on weekends! 🎒 Must-Have Hiking Essentials ​​Sturdy hiking shoes​​ (the trail gets muddy after rain!) ​​1.5L water​​ (more if it's hot!) ​​Energy snacks​​ - Trail mix, granola bars, or fruit 🍎 ​​Sun protection​​ (June sun is no joke!) SPF + bug spray ​​Small backpack​​ to carry your essentials 📱 Navigation Tips ​​Download the trail map offline​​ - Cell service is spotty in parts! ​​Follow the blue blazes​​ - They'll keep you on track ​​Rest stops:​​ Take a break every 2km to hydrate and enjoy the views 🌤️ Best Time to Go ​​Spring-Fall​​ (trails can be muddy in early spring) ​​Weekdays​​ for fewer crowds ​​Early morning​​ for the best light and cooler temps 📸 Photo Ops ​​Meadow viewpoints​​ - Golden hour here is magical 🌅 ​​Forest streams​​ - Perfect for reflection shots 📷 ​​Summit lookouts​​ - Panoramic views of the valley 🌄 ​​#TorontoHiking #GlenMajorForest #WeekendWarrior #HikeCanada #NatureTherapy #OutdoorAdventure #HikingCommunity #TrailLife #ForestBathing #UrbanEscape​​

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🌲 Toronto's Hidden Gem: Glen Major Forest Big Loop Hike 🥾​​

​​"Nature's perfect reset button!"​​ 🌿 Just discovered this gem of a hike right in Toronto's backyard - the ​​Glen Major Forest Big Loop​​ is calling all adventure seekers and nature lovers! Here's why this trail should be your next weekend escape: 🌟 Trail Highlights ✅ ​​Perfect mix of terrain​​ - Forest trails, open meadows, gentle hills, and babbling brooks 🏞️ ✅ ​​Ideal for "sweat + selfie + serenity"​​ days - burn calories while capturing stunning views 📸 ✅ ​​Cooler forest temps​​ - Escape the city heat while staying active! ✅ ​​8.5km loop​​ with 350m elevation gain - Challenging but totally doable for intermediate hikers 🧭 Trail Breakdown ​​Distance:​​ 8.5km loop ​​Elevation gain:​​ 350m ​​Avg slope:​​ 2% ​​Moving time:​​ ~2h20m ​​Total time:​​ 4h40m (includes 2h for picnic breaks!) ​​Difficulty:​​ Intermediate (perfect for regular hikers) 🅿️ Parking Info 📍 ​​Location:​​ East Duffins Headwaters Aggregate Pit Trailhead Parking Lot 📌 ​​Address:​​ 1469 Concession 6, Uxbridge 💰 ​​Fee:​​ $6/day (cash only!) ⚠️ ​​Tip:​​ Arrive early to secure a spot - this place fills up fast on weekends! 🎒 Must-Have Hiking Essentials ​​Sturdy hiking shoes​​ (the trail gets muddy after rain!) ​​1.5L water​​ (more if it's hot!) ​​Energy snacks​​ - Trail mix, granola bars, or fruit 🍎 ​​Sun protection​​ (June sun is no joke!) SPF + bug spray ​​Small backpack​​ to carry your essentials 📱 Navigation Tips ​​Download the trail map offline​​ - Cell service is spotty in parts! ​​Follow the blue blazes​​ - They'll keep you on track ​​Rest stops:​​ Take a break every 2km to hydrate and enjoy the views 🌤️ Best Time to Go ​​Spring-Fall​​ (trails can be muddy in early spring) ​​Weekdays​​ for fewer crowds ​​Early morning​​ for the best light and cooler temps 📸 Photo Ops ​​Meadow viewpoints​​ - Golden hour here is magical 🌅 ​​Forest streams​​ - Perfect for reflection shots 📷 ​​Summit lookouts​​ - Panoramic views of the valley 🌄 ​​#TorontoHiking #GlenMajorForest #WeekendWarrior #HikeCanada #NatureTherapy #OutdoorAdventure #HikingCommunity #TrailLife #ForestBathing #UrbanEscape​​

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