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March 22
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    March 22, 2023

    Devilish Madness at Glen Huron

    9:00 AM-2:00 PM
    03/22/2023
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    Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
    Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike
    Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

    Hike Leader(s): Sandy McNair Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: 11km

    Description

    Starting at Glen Huron the trail will immediately climb the escarpment, taking us through a variety of mixed forests to the edge of the Devil’s Glen Provincial Park. We will then encounter multiple switchbacks to descend to the Mad River Side Trail where we will enjoy seeing this river grow as we travel along the river bank to return to our cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

    Rocklyn Creek out and back

    9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    03/22/2023
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    Hosting Club: Sydenham
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at the east end of Deviation Road, where the Bruce trail crosses the road, just south of the T- intersection with Euphrasia St Vincent townline, at km 3.1 (Map 28)

    Hike Leader(s): Fran Turner Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
    Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
    Distance: 8.6 km

    Description

    Start spring off right with this pretty hike through the Rocklyn Creek valley.  There are many attractive features on this hike, including a boardwalk over the creek, old growth trees, many intriguing crevices, cascading rapids and scenic views to the north.  There are several steep inclines and there may be residual ice at this time of year.  I will pre-hike this segment just prior to the hike date and will contact the hikers with recommendations re: footwear and need for crampons, etc. If you are unable to register, please call or text the leader at 519-590-0706.

    10 am Lock 8 Gateway Park

    10:00 AM-11:30 AM
    03/22/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Lock 8 Gateway Park

    Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: ~ 6 km

    Description

    Today is the 2023 opening day for the Welland Canal!

    We will meet at Lock 8 Gateway Park & walk south along the Canal & down West Street.  Hopefully we will get lucky & see some ships going through the canal & while walking through West Street there will be the opportunity to stop at one of the bakery’s for a treat or beverage along the way.

    Registration required.

    Good Companions - Gage Park/Escarpment Loop

    10:00 AM-12:45 PM
    03/22/2023
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Good Companions
    Location (Google Maps):

    Gage Park parking lot in the south end of the park off of Lawrence Road in Hamilton

    Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 9 km

    Description

    Following city streets, the rail trail and Kenilworth stairs we will do a loop returning to Gage Park.  Bring icers, a snack and water.  Dependent on weather the rail trail may be icy making icers possibly essential.  Please arrive a few minutes before start time, we will leave on time.  If the hike is cancelled due to bad weather, I will inform you by email on the evening before the hike.

    If you decide to cancel after 4:00pm Tuesday, please let me know by email – tedbossence@sympatico.ca or by text at 905 334-8752.

    11:00 am Hike & Picnic

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    03/22/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps):

    Locust Grove Picnic Area

    Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7 km

    Description

    Hike around Queenston area.  Optional outdoor gathering in Locust Grove including pot luck picnic.

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