Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Happy Valley King City

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): 14510 Weston Road, King City, King, Ontario, park along 16th side road

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

It is winter time please bring your icers, hiking poles, proper closing and shoes and hot drinks,

Please carefully read  safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

8:30 Iroquoia E2E #7

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): 16.9 to 0.0 Grimsby Lions Community Pool, 3 Elm St Car Pool to 38 Millen Road. Roadside Parking N 43.210114 w79.727058

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 16.9

Description

This is the 7th of 7 hikes to complete the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail. Dress for the weather and bring icers, gators, snacks and water

Bring $10 for the badge

***CANCELLED** Walters Falls

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Michael Treuman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5km

Description

Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.The 5km snowshoe loop provides an interesting blend of the scenic and the historic along the river and surrounding woods. There are some steep, but short ascents. The second half of the 19th century saw the area develop into a thriving community, built around the water power of
Walter Creek. At the start, take in the view of the falls and valley from the observation platform. Near the hike’s end, the steepness of the bank makes the strenuous climb up worthwhile especially if you plan to stay for lunch at the Inn. Bring water and a snack. Map 29 Ed. 30

Memorial Forest

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking area at the west end of Young’s Drive, off of Nichol’s Gully Road, Springmount, south of km 106.7 (Map 32)

Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: 5 kms

Description

We will explore the Memorial Forest and Merle Gunby Side Trails, including a visit to Jones Falls and a climb up through a crevice.  Depending upon the conditions, snowshoes or icers may be needed.  Poles would be helpful.

Car Hike: Forks of the Credit

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Elora-Cataract Trailway and Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, Map 15

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 8 km

Description

We will start at the roadside parking where the Elora-Cataract Trailway crosses Mississauga Road, about 3 km north of Belfountain. From there we will hike along the Trailway to the PP and complete a loop around Kettle Lake. The route includes some of the smaller hills in the Park. We will get a view of the Cataract Falls from the Trailway.

Based on current conditions the route will probably not have much snow cover (not much in the forecast). Icers may be needed so bring yours.

To get to the meeting point take Mississauga Road north from Brampton, passing through Belfountain. Continue north about 3 km to where the Trailway crosses Mississauga Road. Parking is available at the side of the road on both sides.

After the hike those interested may join me for light refreshments at a location TBA.

Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

We will hike through the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on the main Bruce Trail, the Canterbury Side Trail and Artaban Road Side Trail.  Bring water and snacks.  Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and footwear, including icers, for the weather conditions.

Park in the main Parking lot located at 650 Governor’s Road.  Parking fees will be required.  See the Hamilton Conservation Authority for more information: https://conservationhamilton.ca/admissions-fees/

Please arrive at 9:15 am as we will leave promptly at 9:30 am.

An optional pub stop will follow the hike – details will be provided prior to the day of the hike.

Urban Walk: Downtown Toronto PATH Network

Hosting Club: Toronto, Blue Mountains
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Union Station – Meet in the Great Hall off of Front Street by the information desk with the clock over it.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat, Other (Refer to Description)
Distance: 5 km

Description

Join us for an exploration of Toronto’s underground PATH Network that connects office buildings, subway stations, shops, and sports and entertainment venues across downtown Toronto. While mostly outdoors we’ll venture outside briefly to see the “Labyrinth” in Trinity Square and City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square. Inside we’ll see the vault of the Bank of Toronto, artwork, and even a waterfall. After the walk we will end with beverages and lunch at Corks Beer & Wine Bar in the Longo’s across from the Scotiabank Arena, a short walk back to Union Station. Note that some escalators are not powered on the weekend so expect some stair climbs.

Niagara Benchlands Badge Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):

We will meet at Jordan Hollow Park, King St (Hwy 81) across from Boo’s Restaurant 3039 King St, Jordan Station
After completing the Ball’s Falls hike, we will drive to Jordan Main Street Parking Lot beside RPM Bakehouse ( 43.1492718 -79.3696930) and complete the walking tour of the town.
Hikers have the option to do the next hike from Mountainview Conservation (43.157888 -79.498415) independently or with the leader on the same day.

Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9-15 km dependent on doing 3rd hike from Mountainview Conservation Area the same day

Description

This series of 3 hikes is a joint effort of NBTC and the Lincoln Museum to introduce hikers to the Niagara Benchlands area.  We will complete the Ball’s Falls hike first, then move to the town of Jordan and explore the historical homes in town as well as the Museum if it is open.

Please refer to the following site for badge requirements:  http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Niagara-Benchlands-Badge.pdf

It is also recommended to download the following pdf:  https://qrco.de/bch3Qi and print the map on page 10 of the PDF

After these 2 sections are completed, hikers will have the option to 1) continue to Mountainview Conservation to complete the third hike with the hike leader or 2) complete this hike independently when convenient.  If #2 is the choice, then hikers will need to submit the required information independently to receive the badge.

If completing all 3 hikes, then badges will be available after the third hike.  Members $10, Non members $15

9:00 Long Hike ROCKWAY

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Rockway Conservation area

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

Hike moved to Rockway until further notice

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles water, snack and dress for the weather

9:15 Rotary Park, St Catharines NOTE LOCATION CHANGE

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St Catharines

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kilometres

Description

Hike the trails in Rotary Park.  Bring hiking boots, icers and water.

Caledon Trail, Coolihans Sideroad to Innis Lake Rd

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 17, Km 35.2
Roadside parking on Coolihans Rd, east of Airport Rd

Hike Leader(s): Julie Daley, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate
Distance: 6 km, Short hike 3km

Description

Beginning at Coolihans Sideroad we will hike south along the main trail, through The Dingle, to roadside parking on Innis Lake Rd. Short hike will return at the intersection of the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail. Vehicles will be shuttled to the end of the hike. Bring icers, snowshoes and /or poles, depending on conditions. Bring snack.

Exploring Lowville Park, Maple Cross Nature Reserve, and River and Ruin Side Trail and an option to explore Walt Rickli Interactive Sculpture Garden

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet in Lowville Park – 6207 Lowville Park Rd. Burlington. Meet in the parking lot. NOTE: The parking lot is gated, but there is no charge to park here. Just drive up to the gate slowly and the arm will rise automatically.

Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

We will hike the trails through Lowville Park then cross Guelph Line to access the River and Ruin Side Trail and Maple Cross Nature Reserve. The side trail connects to the main Bruce Trail; we will also hike the main trail there and back between Britannia Rd. and No. 8 Sideroad. At the end of the hike, those that want can take about 1/2 hour to wander through the sculpture garden, right across the road from Lowville park. Distance – approximately 12 km.

Bring, water snacks, icers recommended in case of icy trails ; optional –  poles, gators.

Please check e-mail the morning of the hike. Hike may be cancelled if unsettled weather conditions occur. Please contact hike leader if you are unable to join the hike that day. Thanks

Doris Harper – harpt7c@gmail.com. 519-589-4114