行山小組
Hiking Group
Exploring trails together — open to CUHK alumni and their immediate family members
The CUAAO Hiking Group organizes regular hikes from May through October each year, bringing alumni and their families together to enjoy Ontario’s beautiful trails. The hikes are led by Peter Li and have been a long-standing tradition of the alumni association.
The group welcomes hikers of varying experience levels. All hikes start promptly at 9:30 a.m., and hikers are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early for registration and a short safety introduction.
📢 Schedule Update — September Hike Rescheduled to September 26
As we are short of leaders for our September hike, the hike originally scheduled for Saturday, September 19 has been moved to Saturday, September 26. Please mark the new date in your calendar — we look forward to seeing everyone on the trail!
🥾 Next Hike — Jefferson Forest (Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve)
Jefferson Forest in Richmond Hill sits between Stouffville Road and Bethesda Side Road, just east of Bayview Avenue. Its trails wind through mixed hardwood forests, meadows and abandoned farmers’ fields. The main trail is paved with limestone screenings and is well maintained and easy to hike, but some side trails have steep hilly sections where the surface is rugged and uneven, so please wear proper hiking boots with good traction. Insect repellent and a walking stick are highly recommended for this hike.
999 Bethesda Side Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A2
⚠️ Please note:
• There is no washroom facility at Jefferson Forest. Please visit a facility with washrooms before arriving for the hike.
• Participation is limited to CUHK alumni and their immediate family members.
• The hike begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. with no waiting for late arrivals. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for registration and a short introduction on the trail and safety guidelines.
🧭 What to Wear & Bring for This Hike
- Wear: hiking boots, hat, bug jacket suit or hood, long pants, and rain gear if necessary
- Bring: hiking stick, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, drinking water, energy bar and snacks
✍️ Registration for This Hike
Please e-mail Peter Li (李斌) with the name(s), cell phone number, College and year of graduation of each participant.
Please also indicate whether you have completed the new Waiver Form as required by the OCUAA.
📧 Register by Email📅 2026 Hiking Schedule
**The hiking itineraries are tentative. If the trail condition of the selected venue is found not suitable for hiking, an alternative hiking trail will be selected. Detailed hiking information will be sent by email and posted on the CUAAO website as each hike date approaches.
📝 Eligibility & Waiver Form
Who can join: The hikes are open exclusively to CUHK alumni and their immediate family members.
Required: All participants are required to fill out the NEW WAIVER FORM before the first hike of 2026. The waiver form will remain valid for future hiking events organized by the CUAAO.
🎒 Preparation & Safety
- Hikers must be physically fit
- Be self-sufficient: bring water, snacks, insect repellent, and a walking stick if necessary
- Wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear
- Hikes start strictly at 9:30 a.m. with no waiting for late arrivals
- Arrive 15 minutes early for registration and the safety introduction
- If inclement weather is forecasted, check your email by 7:30 a.m. on the morning of the hike to confirm whether it has been cancelled
📞 Contact & Registration
To register for a hike or for any inquiries, please contact Peter Li:
📧 Email cuaaohiking@gmail.com