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    July 22, 2023

    Coach Trip: Silent Lake Provincial Park

    7:30 AM-7:30 PM
    07/22/2023
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    Trip Information
    Departure Time: 07:30
    Return to City Time: 19:30
    Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

    Trip Activities
    Hiking ($0.01)

    Optional Items

    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Coach Trips
    Location (Google Maps):

    Silent Lake Provincial Park

    Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Duro Vukman, George Lennon, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Hilly, Variable
    Distance: 15

    Description

    Register by June 23rd

    Join us for a fun summer day at beautiful Silent Lake Provincial Park in the heart of the Kawarthas. Hike the Silent Lake loop (15 km, 4 km/hr or more pace, no dropouts) with Martina, then cool off with a dip in Silent Lake. Or hike the Silent Lake loop at slightly slower pace with George and Duro, with no time for swimming. Enjoy gorgeous views and some challenging rocks.  Or join Tom for a shorter hike at a slightly slower pace and then enjoy the beach. Or come and enjoy a day on the water (self-guided) on a motorboat free lake. Canoes and kayaks can be rented at Silent Lake, or bring along your inflatable SUP.

    Bring lunch, water, snacks, and your swimming gear.

    No refreshment stop but there are washrooms and drinking water taps by the day use beach, and you can purchase ice cream and cold drinks in the park store.

    Car Hike: Seaton Trail North

    8:15 AM-1:30 PM
    07/22/2023
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Car Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Free parking lot at 1 Mutual Street Pickering

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

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

    Description

    We will hike along Seaton trail and enjoy the lovely sceneries of forest and river at the same time

    Run the Trail!

    8:30 AM
    07/22/2023
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    Hosting Club: Peninsula

    Location (Google Maps): Cemetery Road – Ilse Hanel Side Trail

    Hike Leader(s): Leslie McBeth Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk, Fast
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 5-6km

    Description

    Have you ever tried to run the Bruce Trail? If you have, you know it’s more like fast hiking than running, and if you haven’t, well this is your chance! We’ll use the term running lightly – often it’s more like a fast hike. And, we’ll adjust the pace according to the abilities in the group, aiming for about 6-8 min/km (8-10km/hr).

    No trail running experience necessary. However, a baseline level of fitness and ability to run 5km would be advantageous. A great introduction to the trails for anyone planning to run the Tobermory Trail Marathon in September!

    The Ilse Hanel Side Trail is well suited for running with a wider path, somewhat less technical terrain than found elsewhere in the Peninsula section, and gentle rolling hills. Still, be prepared for some rocky terrain, potential for poison ivy (wear long socks or pants), and roots that are just waiting to twist your ankle. 🙂 Trail running shoes offer better grip than sneakers, but regular running shoes will work on this trail.

    In case of rain, we’ll reschedule as the trail can be slippery.

    Pine River

    8:30 AM-2:00 PM
    07/22/2023
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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): Michael Treuman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 7km

    Description

    We will drive to Kilgorie in the Dufferin Hi-Land section and park the cars at km 34.9 on Centre Road. From here, we will hike a figure eight loop utilizing the white blazed trail, the new Pine River Valley Side Trail and the Kilgorie Side Trail. This hike boasts a wonderful view from the Bell Tower Side Trail, ruins of an old powerhouse, the stunning Pine River, lake views, ponds, and more! The ruins of the old powerhouse along the Pine River are almost all that remain of the Dufferin Light and Power Company. Nearby is the old flume that brought water from a dam, which was constructed in 1909 and was the largest of its kind in Ontario. The plant provided power until 1923. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

    Car Hike: Hockley Valley

    8:45 AM-2:30 AM
    07/22/2023
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Car Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at parking lot along 5 Sideroad North of Airport Road, GPS Coordinates N43.974055, W79.984988 BTC Map 18.

    Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
    Distance: 16 kms

    Description

    Ready for Cardio exercise? Join us at Hockley Valley, one of the hilliest section of the Bruce Trail and the Crown Jewel of the Caledon Hills BTC. This hike is on a brisk pace so please be honest about your hiking abilities and come prepared with at least two liters of water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sun screen, first aid kit and poles if you use it. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Strongly recommend to wear light long sleeve shirt and pants as Tick population is on the increase. We’ll have occasional short stop to hydrate. Please arrive 15 minutes early as we’ll start on time for car shuttle and will not wait for latecommers.

    Laura Secord in 2 hikes (2of2)

    9:00 AM-1:00 PM
    07/22/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at DeCew House Heritage Park, DeCew Rd, Thorold

    Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 15km

    Description

    We will be carpooling from DeCew House to Woodend Conservation Area to start the hike.  Hiking poles, water, snacks are recommended.  Bug spray and sunscreen may be needed.

    The Laura Secord badge will be available for purchase at the end of the hike.  You must complete both hikes to qualify (July 15 & 22 or have done a makeup on your own).  $10 for members, $15 for non-members

    Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 6 of 7

    10:00 AM-1:15 PM
    07/22/2023
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Urban Walk
    Location (Google Maps): Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Flat
    Distance: 9 km

    Description

    Please join me at the south east corner of Sheppard Ave East and Leslie by 10 AM.  We will hike south through several parks to Don Mills (S of Overleigh) (km 51.7 to km 62.4).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge.

    Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

    Hibou Conservation Area

    2:00 PM-4:00 PM
    07/22/2023
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    Hosting Club: Sydenham
    Category: Family Hike
    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): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
    Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
    Distance: about 4 km

    Description

    Meet by 14:00 in Municipal Parking Lot on 1st Ave East in Owen Sound. We will carpool to parking area on east side of road at Hibou Conservation Area and take the interpretive hike along the boardwalk in a loop eventually crossing the road to the shore and follow the shoreline back to the cars.  If you are unable to register, please call or text the hike leader at 519-378-5630.

     

     

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