Hike Schedule

CANCELED/POSTPONED - Discovery Hike - Cottonwood Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on the east side of 11 Line, approxinately 3 km north of Highway 26, at the entrance to the Cottonwood Side Trail, Map 30, Edition 31

Hike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 2.1km

Description

Given the active Freezing Rain warning for the region and upcoming radar indicating mixed precipitation, this hike will be canceled/postponed.

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This hike will be a discovery hike along the Cottonwood Loop – we’ll take our time, and see what we can find. This trail is a stand-alone trail, separate from the rest of the Bruce Trail. We’ll hike through forests, past a particularly large cottonwood tree, and to a lookout along a ridge. This property is the original location of the Rows homestead – their farmhouse can be seen at Moreston Village at Grey Roots.

The Cottonwood Loop is also featured in Ron Savage’s new book, Exploring Sydenham. There will be sufficient time to find the related code en route.

As we’ll be taking our time, this hike is suitable for families and new hikers. We’ll plan to take upwards of a couple of hours – dress in layers, bring a snack, and wear good footwear. Given that December can be variable, an email re: trail conditions to expect will be sent out prior to our hike together.

If you are unable to register, please contact the hike leader via the link above.

Elora Cataract Trailway: Erin to Forks of the Credit falls.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Elora Cataract Trailway. Map 14

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10 km

Description

We will hike part of the Elora- Cataract Trailway from Erin to Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. This is an easy hike along a former railway corridor. In the Park we will have a a few hills. Parking at the meeting point is along Mississauga Road. Restrictions apply, watch for no parking signs. From this location we will car pool to the start point.

After the hike those interested are invited to meet for refreshments at a location TBA.

9:00 Staff Avenue Louth

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

Staff Avenue Parking Lot

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

CHANGE OF VENUE DUE TO DEER HARVEST Explore Louth Conservation area

Bring Poles water, snack, Icers and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike - Rotary Park, St. Catharines

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 kms

Description

Hike the trails around Rotary Park in St. Catharines.  Bring water and hiking boots.

7th Line North to loop through Hockleycrest

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Parking Lot – 7th Line Access
Airport Road North of Highway 9
Right on 7th Line, parking lot immediately on the right (east) of Airport Road

Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10.5 km

Description

Come on out and burn off a few calories before the holidays!

We will hike the Main Trail north from 7^th Line to 5 Side Road then loop through the beautiful Hockleycrest property on a combination of the Main Trail and Darcy, Hockleycrest and Harmony Side Trails before returning to 7th Line on the Main Trail. The terrain varies from rolling hills and open hilltops, hardwood bush and pine plantations. There will be a few ups and downs including one steep valley that we will ascend and descend on both the way out and back!

The leaves are down and can be slippery – hiking boots required, hiking poles are recommended.

There will be stops for water along the way and a longer snack / lunch break later in the hike. Bring plenty of water, and dress in layers appropriate for the cooler weather.

Dunby Rd, Hockley Valley and Cam Snell Side Trail

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 18, 68.0
Bruce Trail parking lot on Dunby Rd

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 7 km, short hike 4km

Description

From the parking lot on Dunby Rd, we will hike south 2 km (short hike returns from here), follow the Cam Snell Side Trail loop, and return on the main trail. Please bring a snack, appropriate clothing and equipment for the weather (ie poles and icers).

Nottwasaga Bluffs Loop

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

Hike Leader(s): Richard Edwards Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6-8 km

Description

From Tim’s in Collingwood we will proceed to the NVCA parking area at km 21.9 for a 6 to 8 km loop hike. Depending on the weather we may be wearing boots, icers or snowshoes, please come prepared. We will hike west from the start, make the big loop past the Keyhole Side Trail to the lookout and return via either the Betty Carter Side Trail or the Hamilton Bros. Side Trail. We will pass through the newly acquired Maplecross property. A stop for hot soup in Singhampton may be a desirable option. Bring a snack and water.

Across the Creek

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area, Campbellville Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 8 km.

Description

Enjoy a hike to Hilton Falls, across the creek and beyond. The trail is flat with some rocky sections. We will pass a beautiful flooded area to our turn around spot which has a lovely patch of Walking Fern. Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start in the main parking lot. Bring water, a snack and walking poles if using. Icers may be necessary. Who knows what Mother Nature has in store for us. Registration required with Halton Parks. If cancelling the morning of the hike please text hike leader.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937

Urban Owen Sound Hike to view the Festival of Northern Lights followed by an Opportunity for Refreshments

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

Join us for an evening hike to view the Festival of Northern Lights displays in the River District and Harrison Park in Owen Sound. Bring icers to wear if it is icy. There will be an opportunity for refreshments following the hike. There is no need to show up 15 minutes early, but the hike will start at 7:00 pm promptly. For further information contact Hike Leader Harriet Nixon at 519-373-6598 or harrietnixon@bmts.com